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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

28 RTMOT history

28 RT is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

28 RT white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
99,019 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
28 RT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

28 RT was last recorded at 99,019 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,013 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
7,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,019 miles
  • 2025 – 88,190 miles
  • 2024 – 76,101 miles
  • 2023 – 65,781 miles
  • 2022 – 55,841 miles
  • 2021 – 48,285 miles
  • 2020 – 41,324 miles
  • 2019 – 30,645 miles
  • 2018 – 23,556 miles
  • 2017 – 20,435 miles
  • 2016 – 19,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,019 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,019 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    893704476260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail99,013 miles (+10,823)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,013 miles
    Test number
    791143392540
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,190 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,190 miles
    Test number
    292437785562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,183 miles (+12,082)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,183 miles
    Test number
    381992226574
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    361490880973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail76,101 miles (+10,320)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    268190195984
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    572706921007
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail65,781 miles (+9,940)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    865158824915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass55,841 miles (+7,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    55,841 miles
    Test number
    378161121813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass48,285 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    48,285 miles
    Test number
    601610920108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,324 miles (+10,679)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    41,324 miles
    Test number
    138309413141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,645 miles (+198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    30,645 miles
    Test number
    212561595583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail30,447 miles (+6,891)2 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,447 miles
    Test number
    165204156233
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass23,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    23,556 miles
    Test number
    249809803922
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR DISCS BADLY CORRODED

  15. Fail23,556 miles (+3,121)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,556 miles
    Test number
    582499820425
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR DISCS BADLY CORRODED

  16. Pass20,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    20,435 miles
    Test number
    577198298901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,435 miles (+1,406)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,435 miles
    Test number
    987192542016
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryEpc light on

  18. Pass19,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    19,029 miles
    Test number
    683998669217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 28 RT

What vehicle is registration 28 RT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 28 RT on a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 28 RT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 28 RT is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 28 RT?
The MOT on 28 RT is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 28 RT done?
28 RT was recorded at 99,019 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,985 miles a year.
Has 28 RT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 28 RT has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 28 RT 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 28 RT find?
28 RT passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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