Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,272 cc
L288 GVNMOT history
L288 GVN is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 2 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,431 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 124,431 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,610 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L288 GVN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,272 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 2 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L288 GVN was last recorded at 124,431 miles on 7 May 2026, 771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,660 miles · 14 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 771 miles
- Average per year
- 2,610 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,431 miles
- 2025 – 123,660 miles
- 2024 – 113,961 miles
- 2023 – 108,382 miles
- 2022 – 102,874 miles
- 2017 – 99,250 miles
- 2016 – 95,829 miles
- 2015 – 94,031 miles
- 2014 – 91,562 miles
- 2013 – 86,910 miles
- 2012 – 79,162 miles
- 2011 – 77,721 miles
- 2010 – 77,237 miles
- 2009 – 77,085 miles
- 2008 – 76,693 miles
- 2007 – 73,416 miles
- 2006 – 71,447 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,431 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (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.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front door corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,431 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 124,431 miles
- Test number
- 653882234935
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail124,431 miles (+771)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,431 miles
- Test number
- 760619960747
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass123,660 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 123,660 miles
- Test number
- 597761948606
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail123,660 miles (+9,699)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,660 miles
- Test number
- 989179812901
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass113,961 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 113,961 miles
- Test number
- 648583136518
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail113,961 miles (+5,579)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,961 miles
- Test number
- 966101972759
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass108,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 108,382 miles
- Test number
- 940285777753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,382 miles (+5,508)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,382 miles
- Test number
- 987546243628
- Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Pass102,874 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 102,874 miles
- Test number
- 227065618751
- AdvisoryNearside Front door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail102,874 miles (+3,624)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,874 miles
- Test number
- 842288484381
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front door corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass99,250 miles (+52)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 99,250 miles
- Test number
- 602068222268
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly loose (8.1.2a)
Fail99,198 miles (+3,369)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,198 miles
- Test number
- 216460971231
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch area, within 30cm of suspension component (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake backing plate corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view slightly loose (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass95,829 miles (+1,798)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 95,829 miles
- Test number
- 780005431479
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass94,031 miles (+2,469)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 94,031 miles
- Test number
- 221908343109
- AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass91,562 miles (+4,652)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 91,562 miles
- Test number
- 537217944363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteExhaust flexi pipe deteriorated/split but not leaking exhaust gasses
Pass86,910 miles (+7,748)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 86,910 miles
- Test number
- 436819313367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,162 miles (+1,441)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 79,162 miles
- Test number
- 487924122308
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass77,721 miles (+484)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 77,721 miles
- Test number
- 428896941405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,237 miles8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 77,237 miles
- Test number
- 451419240495
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Fail77,237 miles (+152)1 repaired8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,237 miles
- Test number
- 651469540356
- Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass77,085 miles (+392)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 77,085 miles
- Test number
- 954932849375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,693 miles (+1,141)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 76,693 miles
- Test number
- 254332058325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,552 miles (+2,136)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 75,552 miles
- Test number
- 391591518079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,416 miles (+1,969)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 73,416 miles
- Test number
- 433069007059
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteO/s/f spot light not working
Pass71,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 71,447 miles
- Test number
- 921627416060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L288 GVN
- Does L288 GVN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L288 GVN is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L288 GVN?
- The MOT on L288 GVN is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L288 GVN done?
- L288 GVN was recorded at 124,431 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
- Has L288 GVN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L288 GVN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L288 GVN 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 L288 GVN find?
- L288 GVN passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill; nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess; nearside rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.
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