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Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,990 cc

L28 GCLMOT history

L28 GCL is a silver petrol Subaru first used on 7 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
165,843 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 GCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 GCL was last recorded at 165,843 miles on 30 May 2025, 5,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2014: 153,078 miles, lower than 153,502 miles on 11 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,897 miles · 1 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,946 miles
Average per year
3,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,843 miles
  • 2023 – 159,897 miles
  • 2022 – 155,140 miles
  • 2016 – 155,123 miles
  • 2015 – 154,507 miles
  • 2014 – 153,078 miles
  • 2013 – 152,185 miles
  • 2012 – 150,981 miles
  • 2010 – 146,417 miles
  • 2009 – 137,575 miles
  • 2008 – 128,744 miles
  • 2007 – 115,842 miles
  • 2006 – 107,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,843 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,843 miles (+5,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    165,843 miles
    Test number
    315763447945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass159,897 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    159,897 miles
    Test number
    796540231227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,140 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,140 miles
    Test number
    346612357252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,123 miles (+616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    155,123 miles
    Test number
    305371789830
    • AdvisoryRear brakes sticking
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

  5. Pass154,507 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    154,507 miles
    Test number
    526959968159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,078 miles (-424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,078 miles
    Test number
    439219194194
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail153,502 miles (+1,317)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,502 miles
    Test number
    225112094480
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass152,185 miles (+27)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    152,185 miles
    Test number
    508150073083
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside headlight has condensation

  9. Fail152,158 miles (+1,177)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,158 miles
    Test number
    727424763026
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside headlight has condensation

  10. Pass150,981 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    150,981 miles
    Test number
    546381432037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

  11. Fail150,956 miles (+4,539)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,956 miles
    Test number
    719120122038
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

  12. Pass146,417 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    146,417 miles
    Test number
    604737520332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,388 miles (+8,813)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,388 miles
    Test number
    800309410340
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on inner edge

  14. Pass137,575 miles (+8,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    137,575 miles
    Test number
    512872209329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail128,744 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,744 miles
    Test number
    213833308379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass128,744 miles (+12,902)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    128,744 miles
    Test number
    911763608382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    115,842 miles
    Test number
    580469027285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,842 miles (+8,401)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,842 miles
    Test number
    861369327227
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass107,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    107,441 miles
    Test number
    320417736261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 GCL

Does L28 GCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 GCL expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 GCL?
The MOT on L28 GCL expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 GCL done?
L28 GCL was recorded at 165,843 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 3,113 miles a year.
Has L28 GCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 GCL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on L28 GCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L28 GCL find?
L28 GCL passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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