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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

X29 JWMMOT history

X29 JWM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 74,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

X29 JWM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
74,824 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 JWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 JWM was last recorded at 74,824 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 5,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,616 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,208 miles
Average per year
6,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,824 miles
  • 2025 – 69,616 miles
  • 2024 – 63,627 miles
  • 2023 – 57,001 miles
  • 2022 – 47,738 miles
  • 2020 – 34,588 miles
  • 2019 – 28,594 miles
  • 2018 – 21,681 miles
  • 2017 – 13,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,824 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,824 miles (+5,208)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    74,824 miles
    Test number
    202717651696
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass69,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    704680455506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail69,616 miles (+5,989)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,616 miles
    Test number
    574635712509
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass63,627 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,627 miles
    Test number
    175698113201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail63,625 miles (+6,624)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,625 miles
    Test number
    889312112551
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,001 miles (+9,263)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    341423271519
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass47,738 miles (+13,150)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,738 miles
    Test number
    641721436710
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass34,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,588 miles
    Test number
    685489715456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,588 miles (+5,994)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,588 miles
    Test number
    862595483170
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass28,594 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    28,594 miles
    Test number
    586140274337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,681 miles (+8,110)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    21,681 miles
    Test number
    510677688239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    13,571 miles
    Test number
    632050469311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X29 JWM

Does X29 JWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 JWM is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X29 JWM?
The MOT on X29 JWM is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X29 JWM done?
X29 JWM was recorded at 74,824 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,920 miles a year.
Has X29 JWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 JWM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X29 JWM 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 JWM find?
X29 JWM passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 10 more.

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