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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LG13 ATUMOT history

LG13 ATU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LG13 ATU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
90,940 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 ATU
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
24 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 ATU was last recorded at 90,940 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,643 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,297 miles
Average per year
6,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,940 miles
  • 2024 – 87,643 miles
  • 2023 – 86,687 miles
  • 2022 – 77,420 miles
  • 2021 – 69,466 miles
  • 2020 – 60,519 miles
  • 2019 – 53,747 miles
  • 2018 – 42,515 miles
  • 2017 – 33,524 miles
  • 2016 – 27,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside headlamp damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,940 miles (+3,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    90,940 miles
    Test number
    266052796836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass87,643 miles (+956)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    87,643 miles
    Test number
    875561104056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass86,687 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    86,687 miles
    Test number
    490550613793
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

  4. Fail86,687 miles (+9,267)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,687 miles
    Test number
    825822365724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

  5. Pass77,420 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,420 miles
    Test number
    179378992155
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,420 miles (+7,954)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,420 miles
    Test number
    995565262645
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    383680696757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,466 miles (+8,947)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    749666784418
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass60,519 miles (+6,772)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    465362060169
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,747 miles
    Test number
    147221747559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,747 miles (+11,232)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,747 miles
    Test number
    994706245402
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass42,515 miles (+8,991)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,515 miles
    Test number
    812408518117
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear bumper slightly damaged

  13. Pass33,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,524 miles
    Test number
    891463759262
    • AdvisoryEngine oil over full
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Fail33,524 miles (+5,792)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,524 miles
    Test number
    217781783846
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil over full
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass27,732 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,732 miles
    Test number
    883166311553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,290 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,290 miles
    Test number
    240003692716
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Questions about LG13 ATU

Does LG13 ATU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 ATU is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LG13 ATU?
The MOT on LG13 ATU is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 ATU done?
LG13 ATU was recorded at 90,940 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 6,612 miles a year.
Has LG13 ATU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 ATU has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LG13 ATU 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 LG13 ATU find?
LG13 ATU passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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