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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,798 cc

L13 WYHMOT history

L13 WYH is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 75,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

L13 WYH black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,080 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 WYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 WYH was last recorded at 75,080 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,076 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,080 miles
  • 2025 – 69,060 miles
  • 2024 – 62,015 miles
  • 2023 – 54,688 miles
  • 2022 – 48,839 miles
  • 2021 – 40,508 miles
  • 2020 – 36,948 miles
  • 2019 – 28,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,080 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring seat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring seat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,080 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,080 miles
    Test number
    353853203884
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail75,076 miles (+6,016)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,076 miles
    Test number
    417991840360
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough TOP STRUT MOUNT (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass69,060 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,060 miles
    Test number
    210862588651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail69,060 miles (+7,045)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,060 miles
    Test number
    575563326677
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass62,015 miles (+197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,015 miles
    Test number
    855086152936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring cups corroded
  6. Fail61,818 miles (+7,130)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,818 miles
    Test number
    226614633524
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring cups corroded
  7. Pass54,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,688 miles
    Test number
    682687947023
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail54,683 miles (+5,844)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,683 miles
    Test number
    405527324996
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass48,839 miles (+8,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,839 miles
    Test number
    854221097075
    • Advisory215/40/17 X 4,,PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF IE & OE=2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass40,508 miles (+3,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,508 miles
    Test number
    942215830846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass36,948 miles (+8,008)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    255343123699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  12. Pass28,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    613804653345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 WYH

Does L13 WYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 WYH is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 WYH?
The MOT on L13 WYH is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 WYH done?
L13 WYH was recorded at 75,080 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 6,599 miles a year.
Has L13 WYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 WYH has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 WYH 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 WYH find?
L13 WYH passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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