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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,043 cc

L28 WSUMOT history

L28 WSU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
75,207 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 WSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,043 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 WSU was last recorded at 75,207 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,956 miles · 24 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
251 miles
Average per year
554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 75,207 miles
  • 2021 – 74,956 miles
  • 2020 – 74,885 miles
  • 2019 – 74,668 miles
  • 2018 – 74,460 miles
  • 2017 – 74,111 miles
  • 2016 – 73,771 miles
  • 2015 – 73,549 miles
  • 2014 – 73,135 miles
  • 2013 – 72,674 miles
  • 2012 – 72,288 miles
  • 2011 – 72,044 miles
  • 2010 – 71,060 miles
  • 2009 – 69,962 miles
  • 2008 – 68,778 miles
  • 2007 – 67,439 miles
  • 2006 – 66,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,207 miles (+251)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,207 miles
    Test number
    189539664441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass74,956 miles (+71)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,956 miles
    Test number
    237309865650
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass74,885 miles (+217)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    656331757672
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass74,668 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    268425965915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail74,650 miles (+190)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,650 miles
    Test number
    916791195471
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,460 miles (+349)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,460 miles
    Test number
    337153153250
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,111 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,111 miles
    Test number
    985003931387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,771 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,771 miles
    Test number
    463663914734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,549 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,549 miles
    Test number
    166810085122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,135 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,135 miles
    Test number
    235250444496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,674 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,674 miles
    Test number
    236960343174
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perishing

  12. Fail72,670 miles (+382)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,670 miles
    Test number
    359190043127
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perishing

  13. Pass72,288 miles (+244)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    648642042125
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slight perishing to sidewalls
    • NoteMain beam warning lamp not working

  14. Pass72,044 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,044 miles
    Test number
    376248331142
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail72,039 miles (+979)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,039 miles
    Test number
    168487331100
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass71,060 miles (+1,098)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    294577430490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  17. Pass69,962 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    863808739163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  18. Fail69,962 miles (+1,184)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    642238639188
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  19. Pass68,778 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,778 miles
    Test number
    814797838151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  20. Fail68,773 miles (+1,334)1 dangerous4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    310186038118
    • DangerousFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  21. Pass67,439 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,439 miles
    Test number
    202802647115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,260 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,260 miles
    Test number
    242557236431
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  23. Pass66,260 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,260 miles
    Test number
    271957036459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Questions about L28 WSU

Does L28 WSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 WSU expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 WSU?
The MOT on L28 WSU expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 WSU done?
L28 WSU was recorded at 75,207 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 554 miles a year.
Has L28 WSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 WSU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L28 WSU 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 WSU find?
L28 WSU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 13 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 10 more.

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