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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.

L28 OSM white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass92,590 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass74,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,907 miles
    Test number
    587816589498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass62,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,505 miles
    Test number
    748888846377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. Pass56,524 miles (+10,077)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,524 miles
    Test number
    162842456990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass31,062 miles (+6,036)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,062 miles
    Test number
    330726902246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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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