
Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
L28 OSMMOT history
L28 OSM is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,590 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 92,590 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,919 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 OSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 12 May 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 OSM was last recorded at 92,590 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 5,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,040 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,550 miles
- Average per year
- 5,919 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,590 miles
- 2025 – 87,040 miles
- 2024 – 82,518 miles
- 2023 – 77,620 miles
- 2022 – 74,907 miles
- 2021 – 67,687 miles
- 2019 – 56,524 miles
- 2018 – 46,447 miles
- 2017 – 37,349 miles
- 2016 – 31,062 miles
- 2015 – 25,026 miles
- 2014 – 19,371 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 30 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,590 miles (+5,550)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 92,590 miles
- Test number
- 965406204785
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
Pass87,040 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 87,040 miles
- Test number
- 762032556071
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered all over in underseal
Fail87,040 miles (+4,522)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,040 miles
- Test number
- 923490182651
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered all over in underseal
Pass82,518 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 82,518 miles
- Test number
- 262932321246
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail82,518 miles (+4,898)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,518 miles
- Test number
- 149168838749
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,620 miles (+6)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 77,620 miles
- Test number
- 569624310316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber outer protective plastic shroud missing.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water condensation on the inside of the light unit. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail77,614 miles (+2,707)6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,614 miles
- Test number
- 333805718477
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber outer protective plastic shroud missing.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water condensation on the inside of the light unit. (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass74,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 74,907 miles
- Test number
- 587816589498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,907 miles (+7,220)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,907 miles
- Test number
- 539450492447
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass67,687 miles (+5,182)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 67,687 miles
- Test number
- 765022047838
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Pass62,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 62,505 miles
- Test number
- 748888846377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,505 miles (+5,981)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,505 miles
- Test number
- 520101346549
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass56,524 miles (+10,077)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 56,524 miles
- Test number
- 162842456990
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,447 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 46,447 miles
- Test number
- 285128310675
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
Fail46,447 miles (+9,098)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,447 miles
- Test number
- 459464905350
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
Pass37,349 miles (+6,287)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 37,349 miles
- Test number
- 986491747823
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
Pass31,062 miles (+6,036)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 31,062 miles
- Test number
- 330726902246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,026 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 25,026 miles
- Test number
- 237019185493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail25,026 miles (+5,655)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,026 miles
- Test number
- 938539985160
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 19,371 miles
- Test number
- 215320954108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L28 OSM
- Does L28 OSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 OSM is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L28 OSM?
- The MOT on L28 OSM is valid until 12 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 OSM done?
- L28 OSM was recorded at 92,590 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,919 miles a year.
- Has L28 OSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 OSM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L28 OSM 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 OSM find?
- L28 OSM passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front.
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