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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

V29 NELMOT history

V29 NEL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 62,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

V29 NEL blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,762 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 NEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 NEL was last recorded at 62,762 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,528 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,234 miles
Average per year
3,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,762 miles
  • 2025 – 59,528 miles
  • 2024 – 56,381 miles
  • 2023 – 53,122 miles
  • 2022 – 50,035 miles
  • 2021 – 46,830 miles
  • 2020 – 43,905 miles
  • 2019 – 39,780 miles
  • 2018 – 35,941 miles
  • 2017 – 33,151 miles
  • 2016 – 29,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,762 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,762 miles (+3,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,762 miles
    Test number
    219752142544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,528 miles (+3,147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,528 miles
    Test number
    782562990114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass56,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,381 miles
    Test number
    804121744964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,380 miles (+3,258)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,380 miles
    Test number
    186324784504
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass53,122 miles (+3,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    155961458321
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass50,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    369781030393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,035 miles (+3,205)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    652808255658
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass46,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,830 miles
    Test number
    988780136318
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail46,829 miles (+2,924)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,829 miles
    Test number
    694996267882
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,905 miles (+4,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,905 miles
    Test number
    577228017597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass39,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,780 miles
    Test number
    821307580554
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail39,780 miles (+3,839)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,780 miles
    Test number
    254520913735
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass35,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    35,941 miles
    Test number
    655834009392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,940 miles (+2,789)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    131486105195
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass33,151 miles (+3,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,151 miles
    Test number
    702737567945
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,749 miles
    Test number
    422754735056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 NEL

Does V29 NEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 NEL is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 NEL?
The MOT on V29 NEL is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 NEL done?
V29 NEL was recorded at 62,762 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,292 miles a year.
Has V29 NEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 NEL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V29 NEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V29 NEL find?
V29 NEL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush.

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