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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

L13 KLYMOT history

L13 KLY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 89,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

L13 KLY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,878 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 KLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
16 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 KLY was last recorded at 89,878 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,870 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,878 miles
  • 2025 – 80,542 miles
  • 2024 – 70,584 miles
  • 2023 – 61,955 miles
  • 2022 – 54,799 miles
  • 2021 – 48,649 miles
  • 2020 – 43,112 miles
  • 2019 – 35,121 miles
  • 2017 – 27,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,878 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,878 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,878 miles
    Test number
    963702412604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,870 miles (+9,328)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,870 miles
    Test number
    610160882572
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  3. Pass80,542 miles (+9,958)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,542 miles
    Test number
    965921516732
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Bad oil leak from filter housing and oil leaking into alternator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,584 miles
    Test number
    928683438678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail70,584 miles (+8,629)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,584 miles
    Test number
    933963554515
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass61,955 miles (+7,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,955 miles
    Test number
    870948630814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with nail in 4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass54,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    285661901918
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre probably not repairable as at 45degree angle

  8. Fail54,799 miles (+6,150)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,799 miles
    Test number
    749251160164
    • MajorBody component damaged and likely to cause injury fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre probably not repairable as at 45degree angle
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system fitted to vehicles first used from 1 January 2012 indicating incorrect pressure /s

  9. Pass48,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,649 miles
    Test number
    711457474152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail48,649 miles (+5,537)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,649 miles
    Test number
    519125487888
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,112 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    137381033584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Fail43,112 miles (+7,991)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,112 miles
    Test number
    268742366950
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass35,121 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,121 miles
    Test number
    506447956145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,229 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    27,229 miles
    Test number
    106193993764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    20,723 miles
    Test number
    394475888260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 KLY

Does L13 KLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 KLY is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 KLY?
The MOT on L13 KLY is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 KLY done?
L13 KLY was recorded at 89,878 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 7,484 miles a year.
Has L13 KLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 KLY has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 KLY 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 KLY find?
L13 KLY passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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