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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

V28 VLSMOT history

V28 VLS is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

V28 VLS white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,278 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V28 VLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V28 VLS was last recorded at 127,278 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 15,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,506 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
15,772 miles
Average per year
9,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,278 miles
  • 2025 – 111,506 miles
  • 2024 – 94,295 miles
  • 2023 – 83,027 miles
  • 2022 – 81,738 miles
  • 2021 – 76,217 miles
  • 2020 – 66,318 miles
  • 2019 – 59,259 miles
  • 2018 – 52,003 miles
  • 2017 – 44,837 miles
  • 2016 – 37,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,278 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,278 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,278 miles
    Test number
    838863365956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail127,277 miles (+15,771)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,277 miles
    Test number
    957384998365
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass111,506 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    701056778265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail111,506 miles (+17,211)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    888114695563
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass94,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,295 miles
    Test number
    384854986690
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail94,295 miles (+11,268)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,295 miles
    Test number
    986222886898
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass83,027 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,027 miles
    Test number
    849316385962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,738 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,738 miles
    Test number
    447725364334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,217 miles (+9,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,217 miles
    Test number
    165173148811
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass66,318 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,318 miles
    Test number
    425616006903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,259 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,259 miles
    Test number
    859571724026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,003 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,003 miles
    Test number
    351166295150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,837 miles (+7,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,837 miles
    Test number
    970885624432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass37,229 miles (+385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    865018377391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail36,844 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,844 miles
    Test number
    696016157337
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V28 VLS

Does V28 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V28 VLS is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V28 VLS?
The MOT on V28 VLS is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V28 VLS done?
V28 VLS was recorded at 127,278 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 9,698 miles a year.
Has V28 VLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V28 VLS has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V28 VLS 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 VLS find?
V28 VLS passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush, and 1 more.

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