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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,198 cc

L13 FJMMOT history

L13 FJM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2023.

L13 FJM silver Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
111,181 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 FJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 FJM was last recorded at 111,181 miles on 23 Sept 2023, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,099 miles · 14 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
6,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,181 miles
  • 2022 – 105,517 miles
  • 2020 – 103,709 miles
  • 2019 – 98,675 miles
  • 2018 – 91,329 miles
  • 2017 – 85,773 miles
  • 2016 – 81,477 miles
  • 2015 – 72,730 miles
  • 2014 – 66,515 miles
  • 2013 – 58,108 miles
  • 2012 – 47,605 miles
  • 2011 – 38,900 miles
  • 2010 – 29,123 miles
  • 2009 – 24,321 miles
  • 2008 – 18,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,181 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear axle has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fittedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Advise under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,181 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,181 miles
    Test number
    270135494407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  2. Fail111,099 miles (+5,582)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,099 miles
    Test number
    735083111762
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  3. Pass105,517 miles (+1,808)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,517 miles
    Test number
    176822806619
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise sills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  4. Pass103,709 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,709 miles
    Test number
    928961383470
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  5. Fail103,704 miles (+5,029)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,704 miles
    Test number
    246163824259
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  6. Pass98,675 miles (+7,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,675 miles
    Test number
    223318936939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  7. Pass91,329 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    967664422798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,773 miles (+4,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,773 miles
    Test number
    673573059883
    • AdvisoryUnder body cover fitted

  9. Pass81,477 miles (+8,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,477 miles
    Test number
    694730758515
    • 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)

  10. Pass72,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,730 miles
    Test number
    718756675646
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  11. Fail72,730 miles (+6,215)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,730 miles
    Test number
    499032724189
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  12. Pass66,515 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,515 miles
    Test number
    256595294298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,511 miles (+8,403)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    218610494245
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  14. Pass58,108 miles (+10,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,108 miles
    Test number
    268653083227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass47,605 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,605 miles
    Test number
    399326782225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail47,602 miles (+8,702)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,602 miles
    Test number
    378995182273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass38,900 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,900 miles
    Test number
    209485901305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,747 miles (+9,624)3 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,747 miles
    Test number
    905747891291
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  19. Pass29,123 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,123 miles
    Test number
    923422230276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail29,104 miles (+4,783)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,104 miles
    Test number
    243690430225
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass24,321 miles (+6,145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,321 miles
    Test number
    471193739282
    • NoteN/s/r + o/s/r tyre tread depth is getting low

  22. Pass18,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    18,176 miles
    Test number
    392006738471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 FJM

Does L13 FJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L13 FJM expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L13 FJM?
The MOT on L13 FJM expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L13 FJM done?
L13 FJM was recorded at 111,181 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2023, an average of 6,166 miles a year.
Has L13 FJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 FJM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 FJM 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 FJM find?
L13 FJM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear axle has corrosion; underbody covers fitted.

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