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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

T28 EKYMOT history

T28 EKY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 21 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,344 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 EKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 EKY was last recorded at 115,344 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 5,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,335 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,009 miles
Average per year
6,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,344 miles
  • 2025 – 110,335 miles
  • 2024 – 105,590 miles
  • 2023 – 102,049 miles
  • 2022 – 93,381 miles
  • 2021 – 82,470 miles
  • 2020 – 80,075 miles
  • 2019 – 74,376 miles
  • 2018 – 67,448 miles
  • 2017 – 60,752 miles
  • 2016 – 53,561 miles
  • 2015 – 46,311 miles
  • 2014 – 35,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,344 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,344 miles (+5,009)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    388013389667
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  2. Pass110,335 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,335 miles
    Test number
    145313314582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail110,335 miles (+4,745)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,335 miles
    Test number
    869103698949
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass105,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,590 miles
    Test number
    829856369628
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust front flex

  5. Fail105,590 miles (+3,541)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,590 miles
    Test number
    600532172154
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight blow on exhaust front flex

  6. Pass102,049 miles (+8,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,049 miles
    Test number
    479881702648
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass93,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    360363342204
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel just met

  8. Fail93,381 miles (+10,911)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    791178156607
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake reserve travel just met

  9. Pass82,470 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,470 miles
    Test number
    128903476857
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and back corroded

  10. Fail82,459 miles (+2,384)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,459 miles
    Test number
    441073036318
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides by rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and back corroded

  11. Pass80,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,075 miles
    Test number
    931155781231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,075 miles (+5,699)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,075 miles
    Test number
    570895494971
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass74,376 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    151526198103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,349 miles (+6,901)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,349 miles
    Test number
    928438427256
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass67,448 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,448 miles
    Test number
    404288301473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  16. Fail67,424 miles (+6,672)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    205640601301
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  17. Pass60,752 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,752 miles
    Test number
    687737164797
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section has been repaired previously & may require attention in future
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryGrease around nearside inner cv gaitor no obvious leaks or splits
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit & slightly perished

  18. Fail60,752 miles (+7,191)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,752 miles
    Test number
    216142851314
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section has been repaired previously & may require attention in future
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryGrease around nearside inner cv gaitor no obvious leaks or splits
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit & slightly perished

  19. Pass53,561 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,561 miles
    Test number
    851942421875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on both edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn, pitted or corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to legal limit and slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Fail53,543 miles (+7,232)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,543 miles
    Test number
    599378465103
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on both edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn, pitted or corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to legal limit and slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass46,311 miles (+11,269)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,311 miles
    Test number
    888002975070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  22. Pass35,042 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,042 miles
    Test number
    207490664039
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracking

Questions about T28 EKY

Does T28 EKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 EKY is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T28 EKY?
The MOT on T28 EKY is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 EKY done?
T28 EKY was recorded at 115,344 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,677 miles a year.
Has T28 EKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 EKY has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T28 EKY 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 T28 EKY find?
T28 EKY passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; heat shield loose.

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