Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,400 cc
L13 BAEMOT history
L13 BAE is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 86,558 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,290 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 BAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 BAE was last recorded at 86,558 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 5,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,898 miles · 11 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,660 miles
- Average per year
- 4,290 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,558 miles
- 2025 – 80,898 miles
- 2024 – 75,933 miles
- 2023 – 71,025 miles
- 2022 – 64,830 miles
- 2021 – 58,287 miles
- 2020 – 54,499 miles
- 2019 – 50,263 miles
- 2017 – 46,167 miles
- 2016 – 38,858 miles
- 2015 – 31,903 miles
- 2014 – 28,226 miles
- 2013 – 26,454 miles
- 2012 – 25,637 miles
- 2011 – 22,519 miles
- 2010 – 16,131 miles
- 2008 – 12,607 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,558 miles
- AdvisoryRear Rear silencer corroded , outer casing shredding (not blowing at time of test)
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,558 miles (+5,660)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 86,558 miles
- Test number
- 316559673960
- AdvisoryRear Rear silencer corroded , outer casing shredding (not blowing at time of test)
Pass80,898 miles (+4,965)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 80,898 miles
- Test number
- 325492546158
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded split and shredding
Pass75,933 miles (+4,908)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 75,933 miles
- Test number
- 856298998354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/45X16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner side edge 205/45X16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,025 miles (+6,195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 71,025 miles
- Test number
- 870593975940
- AdvisoryRear Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing split and corroded
Pass64,830 miles (+6,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 64,830 miles
- Test number
- 327309654999
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,287 miles (+3,788)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 58,287 miles
- Test number
- 693866480422
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box starting to deteriorate
Pass54,499 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 54,499 miles
- Test number
- 506724741200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,427 miles (+4,164)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,427 miles
- Test number
- 336698866573
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass50,263 miles (+4,096)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 50,263 miles
- Test number
- 806016386569
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass46,167 miles (+7,309)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 46,167 miles
- Test number
- 622934616043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,858 miles (+6,955)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 38,858 miles
- Test number
- 362215248056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf (2.4.G.2)
Pass31,903 miles (+3,677)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 31,903 miles
- Test number
- 266404936691
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass28,226 miles (+1,772)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 28,226 miles
- Test number
- 389398514387
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 26,454 miles
- Test number
- 915565523346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,454 miles (+817)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,454 miles
- Test number
- 948514923340
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass25,637 miles (+3,118)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 25,637 miles
- Test number
- 638834902375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,519 miles (+6,388)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 22,519 miles
- Test number
- 279394001298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 16,131 miles
- Test number
- 514507020042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,131 miles (+3,524)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,131 miles
- Test number
- 270287220071
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass12,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 12,607 miles
- Test number
- 984520718303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 BAE
- Does L13 BAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 BAE is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 BAE?
- The MOT on L13 BAE is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 BAE done?
- L13 BAE was recorded at 86,558 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,290 miles a year.
- Has L13 BAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 BAE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on L13 BAE 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 L13 BAE find?
- L13 BAE passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear rear silencer corroded , outer casing shredding (not blowing at time of test).
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