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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

Y29 MLPMOT history

Y29 MLP is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

Y29 MLP white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,714 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 MLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 MLP was last recorded at 142,714 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 12,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,143 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,571 miles
Average per year
9,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,714 miles
  • 2025 – 130,143 miles
  • 2024 – 118,122 miles
  • 2023 – 104,779 miles
  • 2022 – 98,474 miles
  • 2021 – 88,070 miles
  • 2020 – 76,837 miles
  • 2019 – 65,453 miles
  • 2018 – 60,583 miles
  • 2017 – 53,225 miles
  • 2016 – 41,667 miles
  • 2015 – 30,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,714 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Plastic under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,714 miles
    Test number
    128080715381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,706 miles (+12,563)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,706 miles
    Test number
    388191034490
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,143 miles (+12,021)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,143 miles
    Test number
    255762265253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,122 miles (+13,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,122 miles
    Test number
    879655371526
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,779 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    104,779 miles
    Test number
    843093241811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,474 miles
    Test number
    326258068615
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail98,472 miles (+132)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,472 miles
    Test number
    557871497027
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail98,340 miles (+10,270)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,340 miles
    Test number
    737554592010
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass88,070 miles (+11,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,070 miles
    Test number
    452022511873
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass76,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,837 miles
    Test number
    795170207910
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  11. Fail76,837 miles (+11,384)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,837 miles
    Test number
    583268383978
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  12. Pass65,453 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    65,453 miles
    Test number
    954352511427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,583 miles (+7,358)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,583 miles
    Test number
    971943598573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,225 miles
    Test number
    737005779414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,225 miles (+11,558)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,225 miles
    Test number
    327122440511
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass41,667 miles (+10,913)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,667 miles
    Test number
    539905310326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,754 miles
    Test number
    458423305185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y29 MLP

Does Y29 MLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 MLP is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y29 MLP?
The MOT on Y29 MLP is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y29 MLP done?
Y29 MLP was recorded at 142,714 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 9,902 miles a year.
Has Y29 MLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 MLP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y29 MLP 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 MLP find?
Y29 MLP passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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