2019 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · L29 YLA
2019 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2019. Recorded mileage 35,281 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L29 YLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 35,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
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L29 YLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2019 Volkswagen Polo (L29 YLA) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
L29 YLA Mileage History
- 22/09/202216,023 mi
- 18/05/202320,431 mi+4,408 mi
- 10/05/202422,967 mi+2,536 mi
- 05/05/202527,138 mi+4,171 mi
- 15/05/202635,281 mi+8,143 mi
Average of roughly 5,284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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- Seatbelt Recall and Handbrake AdjusterSerious
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