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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LB13 FAUMOT history

LB13 FAU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
176,424 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
15,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 FAU
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
15 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 FAU was last recorded at 176,424 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,165 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,259 miles
Average per year
15,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,424 miles
  • 2025 – 170,165 miles
  • 2024 – 161,286 miles
  • 2023 – 146,043 miles
  • 2022 – 127,875 miles
  • 2021 – 105,350 miles
  • 2020 – 92,186 miles
  • 2019 – 69,872 miles
  • 2018 – 51,440 miles
  • 2017 – 38,698 miles
  • 2016 – 29,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,424 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Knock on steering

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,424 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    176,424 miles
    Test number
    608935263307
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail176,424 miles (+6,259)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,424 miles
    Test number
    633697035875
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass170,165 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,165 miles
    Test number
    683381832792
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake high
    • AdvisoryKnock on steering

  4. Fail170,149 miles (+8,863)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,149 miles
    Test number
    305776485469
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake high
    • AdvisoryKnock on steering

  5. Pass161,286 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,286 miles
    Test number
    495298273467
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock on steering

  6. Fail161,272 miles (+15,229)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,272 miles
    Test number
    776210930180
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryKnock on steering

  7. Pass146,043 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,043 miles
    Test number
    308508675004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCreaky front suspension
    • AdvisoryKnock on steering

  8. Fail146,043 miles (+18,168)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,043 miles
    Test number
    923244756514
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCreaky front suspension
    • AdvisoryKnock on steering

  9. Pass127,875 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,875 miles
    Test number
    397977589040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCreaky front suspension
    • AdvisoryKnock on steering

  10. Fail127,865 miles (+22,515)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,865 miles
    Test number
    369443538188
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCreaky front suspension
    • AdvisoryKnock on steering

  11. Pass105,350 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,350 miles
    Test number
    540568333513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  12. Fail105,350 miles (+13,164)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,350 miles
    Test number
    130031882743
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  13. Pass92,186 miles (+22,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,186 miles
    Test number
    205163233748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass69,872 miles (+18,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,872 miles
    Test number
    420765780728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  15. Pass51,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,440 miles
    Test number
    930144125926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,440 miles (+12,742)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,440 miles
    Test number
    798065659421
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass38,698 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    986444753820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Fail38,698 miles (+8,931)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,698 miles
    Test number
    789665796919
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Pass29,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,767 miles
    Test number
    925682580652
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking and has a nail in tread

Questions about LB13 FAU

Does LB13 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 FAU is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 FAU?
The MOT on LB13 FAU is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 FAU done?
LB13 FAU was recorded at 176,424 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 15,239 miles a year.
Has LB13 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 FAU has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB13 FAU 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 FAU find?
LB13 FAU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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