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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

X28 DGEMOT history

X28 DGE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,745 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

X28 DGE black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,745 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 DGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 DGE was last recorded at 96,745 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,710 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
5,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,745 miles
  • 2025 – 94,961 miles
  • 2024 – 92,499 miles
  • 2023 – 89,632 miles
  • 2022 – 86,776 miles
  • 2021 – 83,718 miles
  • 2020 – 81,694 miles
  • 2019 – 76,370 miles
  • 2018 – 69,846 miles
  • 2017 – 62,754 miles
  • 2016 – 53,616 miles
  • 2015 – 44,876 miles
  • 2014 – 35,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,745 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,745 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,745 miles
    Test number
    442917221343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,710 miles (+1,749)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,710 miles
    Test number
    696050378172
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEsp light on dash intermittently
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass94,961 miles (+2,462)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,961 miles
    Test number
    303782592117
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slight travel

  4. Pass92,499 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    92,499 miles
    Test number
    406249295203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,495 miles (+2,863)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,495 miles
    Test number
    189709575171
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,632 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,632 miles
    Test number
    724953514161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,776 miles
    Test number
    802345378958
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail86,776 miles (+3,058)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,776 miles
    Test number
    795878234201
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass83,718 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,718 miles
    Test number
    280855953449
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass81,694 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,694 miles
    Test number
    351258895080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail81,693 miles (+5,323)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,693 miles
    Test number
    333542687588
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass76,370 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,370 miles
    Test number
    912762831942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,846 miles (+7,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,846 miles
    Test number
    779167107986
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass62,754 miles (+9,138)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,754 miles
    Test number
    523483174115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    131944351337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear off side position lamp dimmer than nearside

  16. Fail53,616 miles (+8,740)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    859566000867
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear off side position lamp dimmer than nearside

  17. Pass44,876 miles (+9,303)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,876 miles
    Test number
    477735615229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,573 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    559601414227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  19. Fail35,573 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,573 miles
    Test number
    618861614214
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

Questions about X28 DGE

Does X28 DGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 DGE is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X28 DGE?
The MOT on X28 DGE is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 DGE done?
X28 DGE was recorded at 96,745 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,069 miles a year.
Has X28 DGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 DGE has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X28 DGE 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 X28 DGE find?
X28 DGE passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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