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Volkswagen Polo

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LB13 OOYMOT history

LB13 OOY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 15 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,186 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 OOY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
15 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 OOY was last recorded at 125,186 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,182 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,186 miles
  • 2025 – 110,146 miles
  • 2024 – 79,326 miles
  • 2023 – 75,156 miles
  • 2022 – 70,876 miles
  • 2021 – 61,076 miles
  • 2020 – 55,862 miles
  • 2019 – 50,591 miles
  • 2018 – 44,253 miles
  • 2017 – 32,932 miles
  • 2016 – 25,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,186 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre joint

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,186 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,186 miles
    Test number
    709887231032
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail125,182 miles (+81)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,182 miles
    Test number
    187414081206
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Fail125,101 miles (+14,955)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,101 miles
    Test number
    245178248652
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass110,146 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    906641699323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,146 miles (+30,820)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    205410021865
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear arm bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,326 miles (+4,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    134415436281
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,156 miles
    Test number
    946338440087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail75,156 miles (+4,280)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,156 miles
    Test number
    181166570320
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass70,876 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,876 miles
    Test number
    557272227144
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail70,876 miles (+9,800)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,876 miles
    Test number
    935845535809
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass61,076 miles (+5,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,076 miles
    Test number
    135160954358
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel arch liners damaged
    • 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))

  12. Pass55,862 miles (+5,271)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    825431231168
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass50,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,591 miles
    Test number
    962489992835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,591 miles (+6,338)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,591 miles
    Test number
    184156436644
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass44,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,253 miles
    Test number
    332673799010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Fail44,253 miles (+11,321)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,253 miles
    Test number
    949926062841
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass32,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,932 miles
    Test number
    467860991138
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail32,932 miles (+7,914)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,932 miles
    Test number
    583732808356
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass25,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,018 miles
    Test number
    456203392233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB13 OOY

Does LB13 OOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 OOY is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 OOY?
The MOT on LB13 OOY is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 OOY done?
LB13 OOY was recorded at 125,186 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 9,969 miles a year.
Has LB13 OOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 OOY has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB13 OOY 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 OOY find?
LB13 OOY passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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