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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

L28 XLYMOT history

L28 XLY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

L28 XLY white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,208 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 XLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 XLY was last recorded at 118,208 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 13,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,173 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,035 miles
Average per year
10,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,208 miles
  • 2025 – 105,173 miles
  • 2024 – 87,614 miles
  • 2022 – 84,537 miles
  • 2021 – 67,951 miles
  • 2020 – 54,834 miles
  • 2019 – 35,490 miles
  • 2018 – 27,030 miles
  • 2017 – 24,352 miles
  • 2016 – 18,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,208 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Both rear lamp clusters have a device covering them that slightly reduces the light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,208 miles (+13,035)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,208 miles
    Test number
    296148528434
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,173 miles (+17,559)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,173 miles
    Test number
    193726795566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,614 miles (+3,077)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,614 miles
    Test number
    359517844682
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass84,537 miles (+16,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,537 miles
    Test number
    779161152061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,951 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,951 miles
    Test number
    432738138155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyres on front are a different size to the rear (front 215/45r16 rear 205/45r16)

  6. Fail67,951 miles (+13,117)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,951 miles
    Test number
    128987942543
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyres on front are a different size to the rear (front 215/45r16 rear 205/45r16)

  7. Pass54,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    186694878216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail54,834 miles (+19,344)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    152315347175
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass35,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,490 miles
    Test number
    128248916849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,490 miles (+8,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,490 miles
    Test number
    521399832466
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass27,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    567241578623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,030 miles (+2,678)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    160753008334
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass24,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,352 miles
    Test number
    228889089321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,352 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,352 miles
    Test number
    868846968371
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged and lower skirt insecure

  15. Fail24,352 miles (+5,938)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,352 miles
    Test number
    982306705790
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged and lower skirt insecure

  16. Pass18,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,414 miles
    Test number
    715915088156
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lamp clusters have a device covering them that slightly reduces the light output

  17. Fail18,414 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,414 miles
    Test number
    427468077890
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lamp clusters have a device covering them that slightly reduces the light output

Questions about L28 XLY

Does L28 XLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 XLY is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 XLY?
The MOT on L28 XLY is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 XLY done?
L28 XLY was recorded at 118,208 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 10,114 miles a year.
Has L28 XLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 XLY has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L28 XLY 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 XLY find?
L28 XLY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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