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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LB13 ABUMOT history

LB13 ABU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,770 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 ABU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 ABU was last recorded at 104,770 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 3,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,799 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,971 miles
Average per year
8,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,770 miles
  • 2025 – 100,799 miles
  • 2024 – 91,471 miles
  • 2023 – 83,328 miles
  • 2022 – 74,868 miles
  • 2021 – 71,565 miles
  • 2019 – 65,430 miles
  • 2018 – 56,953 miles
  • 2017 – 41,755 miles
  • 2016 – 20,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,770 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,770 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,770 miles
    Test number
    161018841822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,799 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,799 miles
    Test number
    481146489184
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Fail100,799 miles (+9,328)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,799 miles
    Test number
    579497513471
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition flexy joint (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass91,471 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    91,471 miles
    Test number
    772541591984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail91,471 miles (+8,143)1 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,471 miles
    Test number
    207458512378
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass83,328 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    882925810261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail83,326 miles (+8,458)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,326 miles
    Test number
    948012622921
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass74,868 miles (+3,303)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,868 miles
    Test number
    139840598094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,565 miles (+6,135)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,565 miles
    Test number
    340909299708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,430 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    623940239345
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail65,423 miles (+8,470)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,423 miles
    Test number
    415615551810
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Noise From Inside Drum (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass56,953 miles (+15,198)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,953 miles
    Test number
    803268571372
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake reserve travel high (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops slightly perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish/ crack
  13. Pass41,755 miles (+21,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,755 miles
    Test number
    248864222053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper in poor condition ,jet still cleans screen
  14. Pass20,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    20,726 miles
    Test number
    988588263959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB13 ABU

Does LB13 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 ABU is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 ABU?
The MOT on LB13 ABU is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 ABU done?
LB13 ABU was recorded at 104,770 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 8,182 miles a year.
Has LB13 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 ABU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB13 ABU 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 LB13 ABU find?
LB13 ABU passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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