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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.

L13 NRJ blue Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass92,364 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass92,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,364 miles
    Test number
    821269846714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass71,259 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    125277633590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. Pass64,117 miles (+7,726)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,117 miles
    Test number
    689940413749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,391 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    987664357982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,433 miles (+5,771)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    898838934635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,662 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,662 miles
    Test number
    418624665064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,044 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,044 miles
    Test number
    758740264038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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