
Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc
X29 BJWMOT history
X29 BJW is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 72,602 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 72,602 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,879 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X29 BJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 16 Dec 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X29 BJW was last recorded at 72,602 miles on 18 May 2026, 8,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,081 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,521 miles
- Average per year
- 7,879 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,602 miles
- 2025 – 64,081 miles
- 2024 – 52,673 miles
- 2023 – 46,416 miles
- 2022 – 37,192 miles
- 2021 – 27,224 miles
- 2020 – 22,172 miles
- 2019 – 22,136 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling/ peeling on brake pipes underside at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe mounting slightly loose, one side of bracket broken
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
11 tests since 21 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,602 miles (+8,521)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 72,602 miles
- Test number
- 278866970836
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling/ peeling on brake pipes underside at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe mounting slightly loose, one side of bracket broken
Pass64,081 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2026
- Odometer
- 64,081 miles
- Test number
- 882139386086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,079 miles (+11,406)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,079 miles
- Test number
- 814004930155
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass52,673 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2025
- Odometer
- 52,673 miles
- Test number
- 151286323726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail52,671 miles (+6,255)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,671 miles
- Test number
- 102905127412
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,416 miles (+9,224)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 46,416 miles
- Test number
- 846360291452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,192 miles (+9,968)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 37,192 miles
- Test number
- 682667931280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,224 miles (+5,052)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 27,224 miles
- Test number
- 887012563484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass22,172 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 22,172 miles
- Test number
- 473092386475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,136 miles (+658)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 22,136 miles
- Test number
- 237563785794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,478 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 21,478 miles
- Test number
- 599541362981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X29 BJW
- Does X29 BJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 BJW is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X29 BJW?
- The MOT on X29 BJW is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X29 BJW done?
- X29 BJW was recorded at 72,602 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 7,879 miles a year.
- Has X29 BJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X29 BJW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on X29 BJW 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 X29 BJW find?
- X29 BJW passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbling/ peeling on brake pipes underside at rear; exhaust front pipe mounting slightly loose, one side of bracket broken.
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