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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L13 HKTMOT history

L13 HKT is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 62,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

L13 HKT black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
62,317 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 HKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 HKT was last recorded at 62,317 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 3,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,058 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,259 miles
Average per year
6,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,317 miles
  • 2025 – 59,058 miles
  • 2024 – 55,292 miles
  • 2023 – 45,461 miles
  • 2022 – 30,371 miles
  • 2020 – 23,757 miles
  • 2019 – 20,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,317 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,317 miles (+3,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,317 miles
    Test number
    168857400896
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass59,058 miles (+3,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    59,058 miles
    Test number
    900646359086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass55,292 miles (+9,831)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    387705218843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    262703940063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail45,461 miles (+5,537)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,461 miles
    Test number
    942613894022
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass39,924 miles (+9,553)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,924 miles
    Test number
    565895726564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    30,371 miles
    Test number
    617782035869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail30,371 miles (+6,614)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,371 miles
    Test number
    210256549442
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass23,757 miles (+3,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    23,757 miles
    Test number
    698852585338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on both inner and outer shoulders. 215/45R16. (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass20,270 miles (+4,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    20,270 miles
    Test number
    283484061521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass15,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    15,745 miles
    Test number
    532617926764
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L13 HKT

Does L13 HKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 HKT is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 HKT?
The MOT on L13 HKT is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 HKT done?
L13 HKT was recorded at 62,317 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 6,392 miles a year.
Has L13 HKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 HKT has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 HKT 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 HKT find?
L13 HKT passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both.

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