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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,198 cc

L13 XEAMOT history

L13 XEA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 63,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

L13 XEA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
63,924 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 XEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 XEA was last recorded at 63,924 miles on 8 May 2026, 2,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,448 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,476 miles
Average per year
3,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,924 miles
  • 2024 – 61,448 miles
  • 2023 – 58,868 miles
  • 2022 – 56,041 miles
  • 2021 – 54,052 miles
  • 2020 – 50,617 miles
  • 2019 – 47,461 miles
  • 2018 – 43,995 miles
  • 2017 – 40,192 miles
  • 2016 – 35,906 miles
  • 2015 – 31,186 miles
  • 2014 – 24,854 miles
  • 2013 – 19,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,924 miles
  • AdvisoryRear underbody corrosion axle beam and mounts

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.

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,924 miles (+2,476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    63,924 miles
    Test number
    647131873316
    • AdvisoryRear underbody corrosion axle beam and mounts

  2. Pass61,448 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,448 miles
    Test number
    174746126578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,868 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,868 miles
    Test number
    527850494565
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail58,868 miles (+2,827)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,868 miles
    Test number
    457963183743
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Both top bush or bearing has wear or free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,041 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,041 miles
    Test number
    822514466798
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail56,041 miles (+1,989)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,041 miles
    Test number
    976124803013
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass54,052 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,052 miles
    Test number
    868931833586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    407866859562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail50,617 miles (+3,156)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,617 miles
    Test number
    316973919336
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve corroded ,still gas tight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

  10. Pass47,461 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    47,461 miles
    Test number
    654571264309
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail47,461 miles (+3,466)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,461 miles
    Test number
    682734666880
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass43,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,995 miles
    Test number
    105242759175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail43,995 miles (+3,803)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,995 miles
    Test number
    697648245867
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass40,192 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,192 miles
    Test number
    428287322880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,906 miles (+4,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,906 miles
    Test number
    350848876805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass31,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,186 miles
    Test number
    559188785174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,186 miles (+6,332)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,186 miles
    Test number
    955438385163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass24,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,854 miles
    Test number
    279740664407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,854 miles (+5,124)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,854 miles
    Test number
    618730664157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass19,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,730 miles
    Test number
    397865353113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 XEA

Does L13 XEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 XEA is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 XEA?
The MOT on L13 XEA is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 XEA done?
L13 XEA was recorded at 63,924 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,419 miles a year.
Has L13 XEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 XEA has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 XEA 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 XEA find?
L13 XEA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear underbody corrosion axle beam and mounts.

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