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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

L13 LYAMOT history

L13 LYA is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 13 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 141,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

L13 LYA white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
141,138 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 LYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 LYA was last recorded at 141,138 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 15,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,245 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
15,893 miles
Average per year
13,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,138 miles
  • 2025 – 125,245 miles
  • 2024 – 110,840 miles
  • 2023 – 97,257 miles
  • 2022 – 88,451 miles
  • 2021 – 72,628 miles
  • 2020 – 58,287 miles
  • 2019 – 45,178 miles
  • 2018 – 33,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,138 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,138 miles (+15,893)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    141,138 miles
    Test number
    212114648025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,245 miles (+14,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,245 miles
    Test number
    400072778618
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  3. Pass110,840 miles (+13,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    110,840 miles
    Test number
    696860659122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass97,257 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,257 miles
    Test number
    322771883890
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  5. Fail97,243 miles (+8,792)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,243 miles
    Test number
    640969895394
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  6. Pass88,451 miles (+15,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    468682872490
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ,coming away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both also slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass72,628 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    292093951828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit now (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail72,628 miles (+14,341)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,628 miles
    Test number
    624148876653
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit now (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass58,287 miles (+13,109)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,287 miles
    Test number
    666889408335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,178 miles (+11,681)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,178 miles
    Test number
    960876975874
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass33,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    33,497 miles
    Test number
    212341597239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 LYA

Does L13 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 LYA is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 LYA?
The MOT on L13 LYA is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 LYA done?
L13 LYA was recorded at 141,138 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 13,027 miles a year.
Has L13 LYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 LYA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 LYA 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 LYA find?
L13 LYA passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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