Volkswagen Polo
Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,198 cc
S28 HTAMOT history
S28 HTA is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,940 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 73,940 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,495 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S28 HTA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S28 HTA was last recorded at 73,940 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 7,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,115 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,825 miles
- Average per year
- 4,495 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,940 miles
- 2025 – 66,115 miles
- 2024 – 60,941 miles
- 2022 – 53,934 miles
- 2021 – 48,083 miles
- 2020 – 42,936 miles
- 2019 – 39,611 miles
- 2018 – 35,758 miles
- 2017 – 32,249 miles
- 2016 – 29,656 miles
- 2015 – 25,269 miles
- 2014 – 21,248 miles
- 2013 – 16,547 miles
- 2012 – 13,210 miles
- 2011 – 10,715 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,940 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust back box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,940 miles (+7,825)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 73,940 miles
- Test number
- 661217742170
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass66,115 miles (+5,174)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 66,115 miles
- Test number
- 836902397416
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BORDERLINE advise replacing soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box leak and outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTested in wet conditions
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sideskirts fitted
Pass60,941 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 60,941 miles
- Test number
- 279121291664
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi front (6.1.2 (a))
Fail60,932 miles (+6,998)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,932 miles
- Test number
- 220921252982
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi front (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil light on dash
Pass53,934 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 53,934 miles
- Test number
- 677602783842
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail53,933 miles (+5,850)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,933 miles
- Test number
- 700808279962
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,083 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 48,083 miles
- Test number
- 362118743175
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to minimum legal requirements
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing off on both edges & close to minimum legal requirements
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm ball joint boot starting to crack/perish
Fail48,083 miles (+5,147)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,083 miles
- Test number
- 771589876514
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (upper) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to minimum legal requirements
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing off on both edges & close to minimum legal requirements
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm ball joint boot starting to crack/perish
Pass42,936 miles (+3,325)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 42,936 miles
- Test number
- 330037871370
- AdvisoryPads only visually checked
Pass39,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 39,611 miles
- Test number
- 156673401450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,611 miles (+3,853)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,611 miles
- Test number
- 167989400408
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low NEARSIDE (4.1.2 (a))
Pass35,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 35,758 miles
- Test number
- 737764555827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,756 miles (+3,507)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,756 miles
- Test number
- 642773190735
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR MOUNTING BUSHES EX WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass32,249 miles (+2,593)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 32,249 miles
- Test number
- 795186822970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,656 miles (+4,387)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 29,656 miles
- Test number
- 168688084177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,269 miles (+4,021)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 25,269 miles
- Test number
- 700255239847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,248 miles (+4,701)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 21,248 miles
- Test number
- 565846054331
- NoteFront suspension arms rear mounting bushes starting to crack/deteriorate
Pass16,547 miles (+3,337)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 16,547 miles
- Test number
- 589433753306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,210 miles (+2,495)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 13,210 miles
- Test number
- 478753262338
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Pass10,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 10,715 miles
- Test number
- 478492761358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S28 HTA
- Does S28 HTA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 HTA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S28 HTA?
- The MOT on S28 HTA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S28 HTA done?
- S28 HTA was recorded at 73,940 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 4,495 miles a year.
- Has S28 HTA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S28 HTA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S28 HTA 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 S28 HTA find?
- S28 HTA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside.
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