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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,199 cc

L28 ONCMOT history

L28 ONC is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2026.

L28 ONC black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
131,904 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 ONC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 ONC was last recorded at 131,904 miles on 11 Oct 2026, 6,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,639 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,265 miles
Average per year
10,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,904 miles
  • 2025 – 125,639 miles
  • 2024 – 121,896 miles
  • 2023 – 113,894 miles
  • 2022 – 108,248 miles
  • 2021 – 103,418 miles
  • 2020 – 98,594 miles
  • 2019 – 83,021 miles
  • 2018 – 58,325 miles
  • 2016 – 24,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,904 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,904 miles (+6,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    131,904 miles
    Test number
    831315371620
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass125,639 miles (+3,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,639 miles
    Test number
    634678878241
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass121,896 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,896 miles
    Test number
    193158148309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,895 miles (+8,001)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,895 miles
    Test number
    270033882838
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass113,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    113,894 miles
    Test number
    543722442427
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail113,894 miles (+5,646)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,894 miles
    Test number
    510734673725
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass108,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,248 miles
    Test number
    792742057489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail108,247 miles (+4,829)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,247 miles
    Test number
    330814195501
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to centre section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass103,418 miles (+4,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,418 miles
    Test number
    309555139949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre Outer tread
  10. Pass98,594 miles (+15,573)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,594 miles
    Test number
    950448456342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,021 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,021 miles
    Test number
    882391791332
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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))
  12. Fail83,021 miles (+24,696)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,021 miles
    Test number
    695952920214
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (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))
  13. Pass58,325 miles (+33,681)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,325 miles
    Test number
    350148273843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,644 miles
    Test number
    427214251828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,644 miles (+4,379)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,644 miles
    Test number
    245148310475
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass20,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,265 miles
    Test number
    926000189753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,265 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,265 miles
    Test number
    879194223483
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about L28 ONC

Does L28 ONC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 ONC is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 ONC?
The MOT on L28 ONC is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 ONC done?
L28 ONC was recorded at 131,904 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2026, an average of 10,413 miles a year.
Has L28 ONC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 ONC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L28 ONC 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 ONC find?
L28 ONC passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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