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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

X28 ROYMOT history

X28 ROY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 14 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

X28 ROY silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,680 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 ROY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 ROY was last recorded at 142,680 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 7,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,784 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,896 miles
Average per year
4,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,680 miles
  • 2024 – 134,784 miles
  • 2023 – 134,635 miles
  • 2021 – 134,610 miles
  • 2020 – 131,430 miles
  • 2017 – 125,678 miles
  • 2016 – 117,758 miles
  • 2015 – 111,960 miles
  • 2014 – 100,558 miles
  • 2012 – 94,393 miles
  • 2010 – 82,274 miles
  • 2009 – 62,295 miles
  • 2007 – 55,447 miles
  • 2006 – 49,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,680 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,680 miles (+7,896)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,680 miles
    Test number
    561633202781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass134,784 miles (+12)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    134,784 miles
    Test number
    442707119234
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail134,772 miles (+137)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,772 miles
    Test number
    874442707207
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass134,635 miles (+13)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,635 miles
    Test number
    559644683233
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  5. Fail134,622 miles (+12)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,622 miles
    Test number
    115352626661
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded

  6. Pass134,610 miles (+12)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,610 miles
    Test number
    813751952001
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs partially corroded

  7. Fail134,598 miles (+11)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,598 miles
    Test number
    666028894166
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs partially corroded

  8. Fail134,587 miles (+3,157)8 major1 minor20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,587 miles
    Test number
    677639782258
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due too oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Rear axle levelling device is broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster missing/ broken (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil very low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Severely corroded but no excessive movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush severely deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes are severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bush severely deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bump stop severely deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer vacuum noise control valve broken/ missing vacuum hose

  9. Pass131,430 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,430 miles
    Test number
    832160695220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,419 miles (+5,741)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,419 miles
    Test number
    191061196927
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass125,678 miles (+7,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,678 miles
    Test number
    465594497058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  12. Pass117,758 miles (+5,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,758 miles
    Test number
    962931600358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass111,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,960 miles
    Test number
    225560515263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail111,960 miles (+11,402)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,960 miles
    Test number
    606380915211
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass100,558 miles (+6,165)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,558 miles
    Test number
    619092024058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass94,393 miles (+12,119)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    94,393 miles
    Test number
    295395102008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,274 miles (+9,017)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,274 miles
    Test number
    873141950370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,257 miles
    Test number
    392794610089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,257 miles (+10,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,257 miles
    Test number
    123234010475
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass62,295 miles (+6,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,295 miles
    Test number
    503135609071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass55,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    543814357307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,447 miles (+5,944)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,447 miles
    Test number
    884024157320
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail49,503 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,503 miles
    Test number
    183752766391
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass49,503 miles (+5,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,503 miles
    Test number
    760712166361
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass44,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,475 miles
    Test number
    523159306086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 ROY

Does X28 ROY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 ROY is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X28 ROY?
The MOT on X28 ROY is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 ROY done?
X28 ROY was recorded at 142,680 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,930 miles a year.
Has X28 ROY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 ROY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on X28 ROY 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 ROY find?
X28 ROY passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 14 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 11 more.

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