
Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2015 · 999 cc
L28 PHXMOT history
L28 PHX is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 165,674 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 165,674 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 18,660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 PHX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 13 Nov 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 PHX was last recorded at 165,674 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 165,671 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 18,660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,674 miles
- 2025 – 143,102 miles
- 2024 – 115,390 miles
- 2023 – 82,182 miles
- 2022 – 56,768 miles
- 2021 – 44,946 miles
- 2020 – 36,957 miles
- 2019 – 27,639 miles
- 2018 – 17,873 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,674 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 165,674 miles
- Test number
- 448913937152
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail165,671 miles (+22,569)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,671 miles
- Test number
- 800347172961
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Engine doesn't rev high enough (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass143,102 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 143,102 miles
- Test number
- 693242405227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail143,102 miles (+27,712)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,102 miles
- Test number
- 922505244843
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass115,390 miles (+100)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 115,390 miles
- Test number
- 100438379162
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail115,290 miles (+33,108)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,290 miles
- Test number
- 756848702030
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/16 Continental (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass82,182 miles (+298)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 82,182 miles
- Test number
- 658732604791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,884 miles (+25,116)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,884 miles
- Test number
- 349132954569
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,768 miles (+11,822)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 56,768 miles
- Test number
- 314889894448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,946 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 44,946 miles
- Test number
- 890541625480
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail44,946 miles (+7,989)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,946 miles
- Test number
- 667765785179
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass36,957 miles (+9,318)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 36,957 miles
- Test number
- 586972475601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,639 miles (+9,766)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 27,639 miles
- Test number
- 575724942218
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass17,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 17,873 miles
- Test number
- 126257610732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L28 PHX
- Does L28 PHX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 PHX is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L28 PHX?
- The MOT on L28 PHX is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L28 PHX done?
- L28 PHX was recorded at 165,674 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 18,660 miles a year.
- Has L28 PHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 PHX has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L28 PHX 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 PHX find?
- L28 PHX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush split; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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