
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass141,322 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 141,322 miles
- Test number
- 964285697448
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass95,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 95,282 miles
- Test number
- 432201039161
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass77,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 77,698 miles
- Test number
- 370033068075
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass61,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 61,276 miles
- Test number
- 808215176198
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass51,544 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 51,544 miles
- Test number
- 506071083198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,442 miles (+8,621)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 51,442 miles
- Test number
- 559642269165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,821 miles (+9,233)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 42,821 miles
- Test number
- 213914614100
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass26,095 miles (+251)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 26,095 miles
- Test number
- 715213273296
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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