
Volkswagen Polo
Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc
L13 NRJMOT history
L13 NRJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 22 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,364 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 92,364 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,975 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 NRJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 22 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 NRJ was last recorded at 92,364 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,364 miles · 28 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,975 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 92,364 miles
- 2024 – 88,616 miles
- 2023 – 81,728 miles
- 2022 – 77,507 miles
- 2021 – 74,375 miles
- 2020 – 71,259 miles
- 2019 – 65,499 miles
- 2018 – 64,117 miles
- 2017 – 56,391 miles
- 2016 – 47,433 miles
- 2015 – 41,662 miles
- 2014 – 36,044 miles
- 2013 – 28,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside movement on top strut mounts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,364 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 92,364 miles
- Test number
- 821269846714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,364 miles (+3,748)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,364 miles
- Test number
- 487150179798
- MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass88,616 miles (+6,888)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 88,616 miles
- Test number
- 563486924056
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow on flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On tolerance (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement on top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil On tolerance (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement on top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,728 miles (+4,221)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 81,728 miles
- Test number
- 626294502592
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass77,507 miles (+11)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 77,507 miles
- Test number
- 966718859742
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside movement on top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail77,496 miles (+3,121)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,496 miles
- Test number
- 840716122335
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside & offside movement on top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,375 miles (+3,116)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 74,375 miles
- Test number
- 371585450651
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside lip wearing on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass71,259 miles (+2,156)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 71,259 miles
- Test number
- 125277633590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,103 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 69,103 miles
- Test number
- 309488961598
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Fail69,103 miles (+3,604)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,103 miles
- Test number
- 959075686177
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded and deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Pass65,499 miles (+1,382)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 65,499 miles
- Test number
- 747085096198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass64,117 miles (+7,726)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 64,117 miles
- Test number
- 689940413749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,391 miles (+8,958)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 56,391 miles
- Test number
- 987664357982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,433 miles (+5,771)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 47,433 miles
- Test number
- 898838934635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,662 miles (+5,618)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 41,662 miles
- Test number
- 418624665064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,044 miles (+7,147)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 36,044 miles
- Test number
- 758740264038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,897 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 28,897 miles
- Test number
- 748748753018
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about L13 NRJ
- Does L13 NRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 NRJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L13 NRJ?
- The MOT on L13 NRJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 NRJ done?
- L13 NRJ was recorded at 92,364 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,975 miles a year.
- Has L13 NRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 NRJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L13 NRJ 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 NRJ find?
- L13 NRJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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