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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,199 cc

LB13 COJMOT history

LB13 COJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Aug 2013. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
127,505 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 COJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 COJ was last recorded at 127,505 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 1,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,590 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,915 miles
Average per year
8,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,505 miles
  • 2024 – 125,590 miles
  • 2023 – 120,586 miles
  • 2022 – 113,459 miles
  • 2021 – 107,097 miles
  • 2020 – 99,919 miles
  • 2019 – 90,895 miles
  • 2018 – 81,288 miles
  • 2017 – 68,201 miles
  • 2016 – 51,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,505 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front exhaust deteriorating flex pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,505 miles (+1,915)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,505 miles
    Test number
    136918622495
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass125,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    793965157516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail125,590 miles (+5,004)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,590 miles
    Test number
    950355837937
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass120,586 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,586 miles
    Test number
    579253485613
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hand brake lever has travel,advise
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail120,584 miles (+7,125)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,584 miles
    Test number
    446716655385
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hand brake lever has travel,advise
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre advise
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass113,459 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,459 miles
    Test number
    135645338455
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail113,456 miles (+6,359)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,456 miles
    Test number
    553154029383
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass107,097 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,097 miles
    Test number
    957552849846
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorating flex pipe
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded back box
    • AdvisoryTravel in handbrake lever
  9. Fail107,097 miles (+7,178)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,097 miles
    Test number
    123949202039
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorating flex pipe
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below min
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded back box
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
    • AdvisoryTravel in handbrake lever
  10. Pass99,919 miles (+9,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,919 miles
    Test number
    530777439425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
  11. Pass90,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,895 miles
    Test number
    998460550231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,895 miles (+9,607)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,895 miles
    Test number
    961568478473
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  13. Pass81,288 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,288 miles
    Test number
    492654491516
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  14. Fail81,288 miles (+13,087)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,288 miles
    Test number
    706302885586
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
  15. Pass68,201 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,201 miles
    Test number
    897846102515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner tread low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryClean lean burn engine
  16. Fail68,201 miles (+16,754)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,201 miles
    Test number
    628791319741
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner tread low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryClean lean burn engine
  17. Pass51,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,447 miles
    Test number
    651549845360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
  18. Fail51,447 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,447 miles
    Test number
    253814343665
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped

Questions about LB13 COJ

Does LB13 COJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB13 COJ expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB13 COJ?
The MOT on LB13 COJ expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB13 COJ done?
LB13 COJ was recorded at 127,505 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 8,421 miles a year.
Has LB13 COJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 COJ has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB13 COJ 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 COJ find?
LB13 COJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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