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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.

X29 BJW white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
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

Pass72,602 miles
  • 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

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass64,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,081 miles
    Test number
    882139386086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass37,192 miles (+9,968)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    37,192 miles
    Test number
    682667931280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass22,172 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,172 miles
    Test number
    473092386475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,136 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,136 miles
    Test number
    237563785794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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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