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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

L1 DBYMOT history

L1 DBY is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 8 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 96,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

L1 DBY red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
96,918 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DBY was last recorded at 96,918 miles on 13 May 2026, 3,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,380 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,538 miles
Average per year
6,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,918 miles
  • 2025 – 93,380 miles
  • 2023 – 87,549 miles
  • 2022 – 81,104 miles
  • 2021 – 69,246 miles
  • 2020 – 59,740 miles
  • 2019 – 50,957 miles
  • 2018 – 44,795 miles
  • 2017 – 40,462 miles
  • 2016 – 33,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,918 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,918 miles (+3,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    96,918 miles
    Test number
    639596973067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass93,380 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    93,380 miles
    Test number
    108227203595
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail93,321 miles (+5,772)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,321 miles
    Test number
    482809421163
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass87,549 miles (+6,445)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    504800259955
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,104 miles (+11,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,104 miles
    Test number
    216851759497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass69,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    881104152042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,246 miles (+9,506)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    381772219529
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,740 miles (+8,783)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,740 miles
    Test number
    952378979638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,957 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    603088839393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail50,957 miles (+6,162)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,957 miles
    Test number
    509329489348
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges - 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass44,795 miles (+4,333)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,795 miles
    Test number
    479787192590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,462 miles
    Test number
    801048317455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,462 miles (+6,942)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,462 miles
    Test number
    603011763359
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside front daytime light not working

  14. Pass33,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,520 miles
    Test number
    217050009413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 DBY

Does L1 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DBY is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 DBY?
The MOT on L1 DBY is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 DBY done?
L1 DBY was recorded at 96,918 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 6,486 miles a year.
Has L1 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DBY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 DBY 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 L1 DBY find?
L1 DBY passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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