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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L28 ALVMOT history

L28 ALV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 48,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L28 ALV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,646 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 ALV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 ALV was last recorded at 48,646 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,850 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,796 miles
Average per year
5,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,646 miles
  • 2025 – 43,850 miles
  • 2024 – 36,792 miles
  • 2023 – 27,325 miles
  • 2022 – 19,372 miles
  • 2021 – 15,538 miles
  • 2020 – 13,389 miles
  • 2019 – 10,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,646 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 16 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,646 miles
    Test number
    192249844816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,646 miles (+4,796)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,646 miles
    Test number
    216661967747
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,850 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,850 miles
    Test number
    870555198985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,792 miles (+9,467)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    36,792 miles
    Test number
    324903181582
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  5. Pass27,325 miles (+7,953)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,325 miles
    Test number
    881654519757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,372 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    19,372 miles
    Test number
    769075334233
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail19,370 miles (+1,309)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,370 miles
    Test number
    113683151601
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass18,061 miles (+2,523)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    18,061 miles
    Test number
    321050280089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass15,538 miles (+2,149)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    15,538 miles
    Test number
    921251759007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel but not excessive

  10. Pass13,389 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    13,389 miles
    Test number
    348660239612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    10,231 miles
    Test number
    453810987401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about L28 ALV

Does L28 ALV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 ALV is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 ALV?
The MOT on L28 ALV is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 ALV done?
L28 ALV was recorded at 48,646 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,195 miles a year.
Has L28 ALV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 ALV has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L28 ALV 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 L28 ALV find?
L28 ALV passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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