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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc

L13 FJSMOT history

L13 FJS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L13 FJS grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
114,605 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 FJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
6 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 FJS was last recorded at 114,605 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,902 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,703 miles
Average per year
7,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,605 miles
  • 2025 – 109,902 miles
  • 2024 – 102,230 miles
  • 2023 – 92,167 miles
  • 2022 – 82,542 miles
  • 2021 – 71,315 miles
  • 2020 – 65,058 miles
  • 2019 – 57,661 miles
  • 2018 – 46,316 miles
  • 2017 – 37,601 miles
  • 2016 – 32,212 miles
  • 2015 – 28,132 miles
  • 2014 – 24,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,605 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper plastic trim missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    114,605 miles
    Test number
    476846820872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper plastic trim missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail114,603 miles (+4,701)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,603 miles
    Test number
    787676246034
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper plastic trim missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,902 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,902 miles
    Test number
    275370434735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inbetween tyre tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail109,899 miles (+7,669)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,899 miles
    Test number
    599818191926
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack end bent
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass102,230 miles (+10,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,230 miles
    Test number
    968590965438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass92,167 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,167 miles
    Test number
    564365520815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,160 miles (+9,618)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,160 miles
    Test number
    134033360115
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass82,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,542 miles
    Test number
    377900866190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail82,542 miles (+11,227)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,542 miles
    Test number
    206007640607
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    134516311799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,315 miles (+6,257)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    672085438472
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass65,058 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,058 miles
    Test number
    680979258767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,661 miles (+11,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    57,661 miles
    Test number
    541862724049
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx 60% worn

  14. Pass46,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,316 miles
    Test number
    108971302117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,316 miles (+8,715)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,316 miles
    Test number
    163192944612
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass37,601 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,601 miles
    Test number
    471627135453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,212 miles (+4,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,212 miles
    Test number
    763678313507
    • AdvisoryCracks noted to rear tyress

  18. Pass28,132 miles (+3,748)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,132 miles
    Test number
    397582055064
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass24,384 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,384 miles
    Test number
    788219154087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L13 FJS

Does L13 FJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 FJS is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 FJS?
The MOT on L13 FJS is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 FJS done?
L13 FJS was recorded at 114,605 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 7,522 miles a year.
Has L13 FJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 FJS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 FJS 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 FJS find?
L13 FJS passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front bumper plastic trim missing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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