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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc

V28 JDRMOT history

V28 JDR is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

V28 JDR grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,119 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V28 JDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V28 JDR was last recorded at 105,119 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,038 miles · 31 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
7,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,119 miles
  • 2025 – 100,428 miles
  • 2024 – 94,227 miles
  • 2022 – 86,239 miles
  • 2021 – 77,044 miles
  • 2020 – 69,398 miles
  • 2019 – 64,581 miles
  • 2018 – 51,911 miles
  • 2017 – 39,233 miles
  • 2016 – 28,437 miles
  • 2015 – 21,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,119 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,119 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,119 miles
    Test number
    686564433854
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail105,038 miles (+4,610)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,038 miles
    Test number
    850854643502
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass100,428 miles (+6,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,428 miles
    Test number
    880099424325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,227 miles (+207)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,227 miles
    Test number
    682653758075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail94,020 miles (+7,781)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    559141288449
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  6. Pass86,239 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,239 miles
    Test number
    628581948281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,238 miles (+9,194)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,238 miles
    Test number
    336101807700
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on

  8. Pass77,044 miles (+1,220)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,044 miles
    Test number
    131762330754
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail75,824 miles (+6,426)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,824 miles
    Test number
    981105558811
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot struts weak

  10. Pass69,398 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,398 miles
    Test number
    667432959379
    • AdvisoryParking brake could do with slight adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear boot lid struts not holding boot lid upright
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on dash

  11. Fail69,398 miles (+4,817)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,398 miles
    Test number
    599915630159
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake could do with slight adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear boot lid struts not holding boot lid upright
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on dash

  12. Pass64,581 miles (+12,670)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,581 miles
    Test number
    491686021232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,911 miles (+12,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    288156032588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre 3mm
    • AdvisorySlight play handbrake lever

  14. Pass39,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,233 miles
    Test number
    644929124256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,233 miles (+10,796)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,233 miles
    Test number
    382572353383
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass28,437 miles (+7,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,437 miles
    Test number
    540442475191
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel, but only just has a reserve
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail21,059 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,059 miles
    Test number
    829501425116
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRun flat light on

  18. Pass21,059 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,059 miles
    Test number
    916881225150
    • NoteRun flat light on

Questions about V28 JDR

Does V28 JDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V28 JDR is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V28 JDR?
The MOT on V28 JDR is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V28 JDR done?
V28 JDR was recorded at 105,119 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 7,687 miles a year.
Has V28 JDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V28 JDR has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V28 JDR 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 V28 JDR find?
V28 JDR passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front.

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