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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LB13 UKMMOT history

LB13 UKM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
133,720 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB13 UKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB13 UKM was last recorded at 133,720 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 9,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,851 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,869 miles
Average per year
9,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,720 miles
  • 2025 – 123,851 miles
  • 2024 – 118,161 miles
  • 2023 – 115,645 miles
  • 2022 – 113,206 miles
  • 2021 – 109,988 miles
  • 2020 – 101,145 miles
  • 2019 – 87,028 miles
  • 2018 – 71,771 miles
  • 2017 – 58,220 miles
  • 2016 – 42,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,720 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,720 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    133,720 miles
    Test number
    786813102101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail133,720 miles (+9,869)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,720 miles
    Test number
    111296741554
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass123,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,851 miles
    Test number
    605486736799
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail123,851 miles (+5,690)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,851 miles
    Test number
    943230336072
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass118,161 miles (+2,516)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,161 miles
    Test number
    630809891910
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass115,645 miles (+2,439)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,645 miles
    Test number
    663602267055
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass113,206 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    113,206 miles
    Test number
    674507926781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,988 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,988 miles
    Test number
    863388685128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail109,988 miles (+8,843)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,988 miles
    Test number
    560493431346
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass101,145 miles (+14,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    686704122790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass87,028 miles (+15,257)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    596314807485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    173170447521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,771 miles (+13,551)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,771 miles
    Test number
    196431718251
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass58,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    331999839752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail58,220 miles (+16,043)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    772397249051
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass42,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    353100931595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,177 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    269102280714
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB13 UKM

Does LB13 UKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB13 UKM is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB13 UKM?
The MOT on LB13 UKM is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB13 UKM done?
LB13 UKM was recorded at 133,720 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 9,355 miles a year.
Has LB13 UKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB13 UKM has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB13 UKM 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 UKM find?
LB13 UKM passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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