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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

L13 TCSMOT history

L13 TCS is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 93,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L13 TCS black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,923 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 TCS
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
15 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 TCS was last recorded at 93,923 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,235 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,688 miles
Average per year
6,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,923 miles
  • 2025 – 90,235 miles
  • 2024 – 85,884 miles
  • 2023 – 84,691 miles
  • 2022 – 76,506 miles
  • 2021 – 72,675 miles
  • 2020 – 69,475 miles
  • 2019 – 58,218 miles
  • 2018 – 45,231 miles
  • 2017 – 30,302 miles
  • 2016 – 29,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,923 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust box corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,923 miles (+3,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    988769059407
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,235 miles (+4,351)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,235 miles
    Test number
    503435161974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,884 miles
    Test number
    133694600448
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective (weak)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust back box outer cover corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Fail85,884 miles (+1,193)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,884 miles
    Test number
    978851078638
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective (weak)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust back box outer cover corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  5. Pass84,691 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,691 miles
    Test number
    318906567513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,261 miles
    Test number
    829673066911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail84,261 miles (+7,755)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,261 miles
    Test number
    146325084805
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads required (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass76,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,506 miles
    Test number
    451029056677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,506 miles (+3,831)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,506 miles
    Test number
    442272365942
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass72,675 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    324525624401
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail72,673 miles (+3,198)3 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,673 miles
    Test number
    428260324384
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test mascot hanging from interior mirror in peripheral vision
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass69,475 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,475 miles
    Test number
    969799140024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,472 miles (+11,254)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,472 miles
    Test number
    362167746156
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  14. Pass58,218 miles (+12,987)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,218 miles
    Test number
    169645438358
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting very worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryHandbrake holds ok but travels along way could do with adjusting soon

  15. Pass45,231 miles (+14,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,231 miles
    Test number
    765900770766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass30,302 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    30,302 miles
    Test number
    986514112959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,370 miles
    Test number
    279071111292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 TCS

Does L13 TCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 TCS is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 TCS?
The MOT on L13 TCS is valid until 30 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 TCS done?
L13 TCS was recorded at 93,923 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,575 miles a year.
Has L13 TCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 TCS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 TCS 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 TCS find?
L13 TCS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear lower exhaust box corroded; rear lower suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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