Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
Y29 MKHMOT history
Y29 MKH is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Apr 2010. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,345 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 104,345 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y29 MKH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 21 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y29 MKH was last recorded at 104,345 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 8,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,102 miles · 13 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,243 miles
- Average per year
- 6,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,345 miles
- 2025 – 96,102 miles
- 2024 – 90,112 miles
- 2023 – 81,063 miles
- 2022 – 71,894 miles
- 2021 – 61,075 miles
- 2020 – 56,209 miles
- 2019 – 50,701 miles
- 2018 – 48,118 miles
- 2017 – 43,631 miles
- 2016 – 37,548 miles
- 2015 – 29,782 miles
- 2014 – 23,753 miles
- 2013 – 15,340 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail104,345 miles
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal with pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded around shock lower mount. 2x holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail104,345 miles (+8,243)2 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,345 miles
- Test number
- 269620251906
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal with pad (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded around shock lower mount. 2x holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,102 miles (+1)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 96,102 miles
- Test number
- 100949313471
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail96,101 miles (+5,989)4 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,101 miles
- Test number
- 738760625819
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,112 miles (+9,049)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 90,112 miles
- Test number
- 928135620039
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,063 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 81,063 miles
- Test number
- 442026942623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,045 miles (+9,151)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,045 miles
- Test number
- 953575193838
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level near minimum
Pass71,894 miles (+10,819)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 71,894 miles
- Test number
- 917923472408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,075 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 61,075 miles
- Test number
- 826595145126
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill damage
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryRear calipers slow to release
Fail61,075 miles (+6)1 dangerous4 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,075 miles
- Test number
- 337653852240
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill damage
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryRear calipers slow to release
Fail61,069 miles (+4,860)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,069 miles
- Test number
- 305976828589
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass56,209 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 56,209 miles
- Test number
- 152876168127
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens has moisture
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail56,209 miles (+5,508)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,209 miles
- Test number
- 712631166739
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens has moisture
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass50,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 50,701 miles
- Test number
- 174029811195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,701 miles (+2,583)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,701 miles
- Test number
- 783664568348
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass48,118 miles (+4,487)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 48,118 miles
- Test number
- 576980773116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 43,631 miles
- Test number
- 748463220073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,631 miles (+6,083)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,631 miles
- Test number
- 706583387524
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass37,548 miles (+7,766)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 37,548 miles
- Test number
- 999711091198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,782 miles (+6,029)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 29,782 miles
- Test number
- 619467305197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,753 miles (+8,413)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 23,753 miles
- Test number
- 698599104106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 15,340 miles
- Test number
- 656331893013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y29 MKH
- Does Y29 MKH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y29 MKH expired on 12 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y29 MKH?
- The MOT on Y29 MKH expired on 12 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y29 MKH done?
- Y29 MKH was recorded at 104,345 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 6,581 miles a year.
- Has Y29 MKH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y29 MKH has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y29 MKH 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 Y29 MKH find?
- Y29 MKH failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with disc; offside front inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm; headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides, and 12 more.
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