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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2017 · 1,798 cc

L13 XSMMOT history

L13 XSM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Feb 2017. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 54,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L13 XSM black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,119 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 XSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
8 Feb 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 XSM was last recorded at 54,119 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,957 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
6,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,119 miles
  • 2025 – 50,957 miles
  • 2024 – 47,433 miles
  • 2023 – 39,564 miles
  • 2022 – 30,554 miles
  • 2021 – 23,732 miles
  • 2020 – 16,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,119 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit / heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 7 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,119 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,119 miles
    Test number
    442697265672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit / heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
  2. Fail54,118 miles (+3,161)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,118 miles
    Test number
    881006216130
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit / heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
  3. Pass50,957 miles (+3,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    450788936792
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Pass47,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    800476524699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,433 miles (+141)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    977208480546
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,292 miles (+7,728)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    47,292 miles
    Test number
    306767277531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,564 miles (+9,010)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    39,564 miles
    Test number
    751233214899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,554 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    30,554 miles
    Test number
    339664535792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,732 miles (+7,530)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    23,732 miles
    Test number
    390965175247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    16,202 miles
    Test number
    198364777792
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L13 XSM

Does L13 XSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 XSM is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 XSM?
The MOT on L13 XSM is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 XSM done?
L13 XSM was recorded at 54,119 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,172 miles a year.
Has L13 XSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 XSM has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 XSM 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 XSM find?
L13 XSM passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit / heavily worn inner edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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