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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L28 XEEMOT history

L28 XEE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 90,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L28 XEE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,135 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 XEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 XEE was last recorded at 90,135 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 6,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,600 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,535 miles
Average per year
7,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,135 miles
  • 2025 – 83,600 miles
  • 2024 – 76,025 miles
  • 2023 – 68,061 miles
  • 2022 – 59,942 miles
  • 2021 – 50,057 miles
  • 2020 – 45,983 miles
  • 2019 – 35,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,135 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,135 miles (+6,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,135 miles
    Test number
    384849653479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass83,600 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    83,600 miles
    Test number
    972697817196
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail83,597 miles (+7,572)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,597 miles
    Test number
    354702693845
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass76,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    76,025 miles
    Test number
    527957973525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,018 miles (+7,957)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,018 miles
    Test number
    260015234056
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass68,061 miles (+8,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,061 miles
    Test number
    559032303891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass59,942 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,942 miles
    Test number
    900472512516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail59,941 miles (+9,884)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,941 miles
    Test number
    459463869257
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake no extra travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass50,057 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    156100403000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,983 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,983 miles
    Test number
    306967810383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,107 miles (+9,820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    404808435604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,287 miles
    Test number
    887019524189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L28 XEE

Does L28 XEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 XEE is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 XEE?
The MOT on L28 XEE is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 XEE done?
L28 XEE was recorded at 90,135 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 7,534 miles a year.
Has L28 XEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 XEE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L28 XEE 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 XEE find?
L28 XEE passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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