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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

LG13 CEFMOT history

LG13 CEF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LG13 CEF black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,435 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 CEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 CEF was last recorded at 98,435 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,229 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,206 miles
Average per year
7,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,435 miles
  • 2024 – 94,229 miles
  • 2023 – 82,692 miles
  • 2022 – 72,809 miles
  • 2021 – 65,514 miles
  • 2020 – 58,748 miles
  • 2019 – 52,647 miles
  • 2018 – 46,092 miles
  • 2017 – 38,355 miles
  • 2016 – 27,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,435 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,435 miles (+4,206)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,435 miles
    Test number
    703804251022
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Pass94,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,229 miles
    Test number
    479896685031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,229 miles (+11,537)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,229 miles
    Test number
    312526803828
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass82,692 miles (+9,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    127955363863
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass72,809 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    506442451742
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  6. Fail72,809 miles (+7,295)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    580352811056
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  7. Pass65,514 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,514 miles
    Test number
    226656798104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,748 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    856346020718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail58,748 miles (+6,101)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    469658988177
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass52,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    759664710087
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror slightly insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre badly perished/cracked/split.

  11. Fail52,647 miles (+6,555)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    460033910778
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror slightly insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre badly perished/cracked/split.

  12. Pass46,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,092 miles
    Test number
    701650139860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread

  13. Fail46,092 miles (+7,737)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,092 miles
    Test number
    645869485126
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass38,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    38,355 miles
    Test number
    246703275600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,354 miles (+11,246)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,354 miles
    Test number
    246531990700
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn heavily on inside edges (n/s below legal requirements)

  16. Pass27,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,108 miles
    Test number
    927852485149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG13 CEF

Does LG13 CEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 CEF is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 CEF?
The MOT on LG13 CEF is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 CEF done?
LG13 CEF was recorded at 98,435 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,359 miles a year.
Has LG13 CEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 CEF has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LG13 CEF 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 CEF find?
LG13 CEF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coolant leak.

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