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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

L13 UATMOT history

L13 UAT is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

L13 UAT grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,880 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 UAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 UAT was last recorded at 152,880 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,278 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
602 miles
Average per year
9,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,880 miles
  • 2024 – 152,278 miles
  • 2023 – 141,322 miles
  • 2022 – 129,273 miles
  • 2021 – 118,890 miles
  • 2020 – 106,358 miles
  • 2019 – 95,282 miles
  • 2018 – 77,698 miles
  • 2017 – 61,276 miles
  • 2016 – 51,544 miles
  • 2015 – 42,821 miles
  • 2014 – 33,588 miles
  • 2013 – 26,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,880 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emission not tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,880 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,880 miles
    Test number
    951457326763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail152,880 miles (+602)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,880 miles
    Test number
    511504094100
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass152,278 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,278 miles
    Test number
    141157037410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail152,273 miles (+10,951)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,273 miles
    Test number
    325704104178
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emission not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass141,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,322 miles
    Test number
    964285697448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,322 miles (+12,049)3 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,322 miles
    Test number
    494905743416
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake roller test not carried out due to condition of the brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emission not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass129,273 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,273 miles
    Test number
    923491859251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail129,269 miles (+10,379)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,269 miles
    Test number
    155797820323
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass118,890 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,890 miles
    Test number
    593036188058
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Fail118,890 miles (+12,532)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,890 miles
    Test number
    864694265015
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass106,358 miles (+11,076)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    798438959631
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp corroded so has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass95,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    95,282 miles
    Test number
    432201039161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,282 miles (+17,584)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,282 miles
    Test number
    729606993928
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass77,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    370033068075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,698 miles (+16,422)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    709301094160
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  16. Pass61,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    808215176198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,276 miles (+9,732)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    821666658354
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass51,544 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,544 miles
    Test number
    506071083198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,442 miles (+8,621)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,442 miles
    Test number
    559642269165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,821 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,821 miles
    Test number
    213914614100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,588 miles (+7,493)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,588 miles
    Test number
    768924654216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass26,095 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,095 miles
    Test number
    715213273296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,844 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,844 miles
    Test number
    216541763205
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Questions about L13 UAT

Does L13 UAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 UAT is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 UAT?
The MOT on L13 UAT is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 UAT done?
L13 UAT was recorded at 152,880 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 9,961 miles a year.
Has L13 UAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 UAT has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 UAT 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 UAT find?
L13 UAT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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