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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,400 cc

L28 JBSMOT history

L28 JBS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L28 JBS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
204,044 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 JBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 JBS was last recorded at 204,044 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,043 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,044 miles
  • 2025 – 200,375 miles
  • 2024 – 186,765 miles
  • 2023 – 175,166 miles
  • 2021 – 164,418 miles
  • 2020 – 154,053 miles
  • 2019 – 139,619 miles
  • 2018 – 126,912 miles
  • 2017 – 113,084 miles
  • 2016 – 100,102 miles
  • 2015 – 82,861 miles
  • 2014 – 68,397 miles
  • 2013 – 58,218 miles
  • 2012 – 56,016 miles
  • 2011 – 37,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,044 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,044 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    204,044 miles
    Test number
    459229870390
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail204,043 miles (+3,668)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,043 miles
    Test number
    123313935350
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass200,375 miles (+18)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    200,375 miles
    Test number
    572480370941
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail200,357 miles (+13,592)9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,357 miles
    Test number
    256981934728
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,765 miles (+381)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    186,765 miles
    Test number
    161525231987
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail186,384 miles (+11,218)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,384 miles
    Test number
    769613335524
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass175,166 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,166 miles
    Test number
    883396147191
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail175,166 miles (+10,748)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,166 miles
    Test number
    562661733360
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass164,418 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,418 miles
    Test number
    402062657260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,413 miles (+10,360)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,413 miles
    Test number
    652292988027
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass154,053 miles (+14,434)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,053 miles
    Test number
    697813013723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,619 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,619 miles
    Test number
    434763714098
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail139,619 miles (+12,707)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,619 miles
    Test number
    719447212331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass126,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    646965193146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,912 miles (+13,828)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,912 miles
    Test number
    882816001060
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass113,084 miles (+12,982)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,084 miles
    Test number
    686567067069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,102 miles (+17,241)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,102 miles
    Test number
    312939363786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,861 miles (+14,464)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,861 miles
    Test number
    336453965040
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  19. Pass68,397 miles (+10,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,397 miles
    Test number
    415251374057
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass58,218 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,218 miles
    Test number
    439161173029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass56,016 miles (+18,656)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    317522522146
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm, nearside front down to 2mm, offside front 3+mm, flatspot down to 1mm on nearside rear tyre.

  22. Fail37,360 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,360 miles
    Test number
    225771961121
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass37,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,360 miles
    Test number
    656591161112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 JBS

Does L28 JBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 JBS is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 JBS?
The MOT on L28 JBS is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 JBS done?
L28 JBS was recorded at 204,044 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 11,390 miles a year.
Has L28 JBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 JBS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L28 JBS 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 JBS find?
L28 JBS passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.

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