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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

LG13 LSVMOT history

LG13 LSV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LG13 LSV grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,661 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 LSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 LSV was last recorded at 128,661 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 14,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,897 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,764 miles
Average per year
9,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,661 miles
  • 2025 – 113,897 miles
  • 2024 – 104,387 miles
  • 2023 – 95,393 miles
  • 2022 – 84,903 miles
  • 2021 – 73,882 miles
  • 2020 – 66,479 miles
  • 2019 – 60,936 miles
  • 2018 – 50,131 miles
  • 2017 – 41,724 miles
  • 2016 – 33,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,661 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak reservoir bottom pipe
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates under inflated tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,661 miles
    Test number
    118199614965
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak reservoir bottom pipe
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail128,661 miles (+14,764)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,661 miles
    Test number
    213826250878
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak reservoir bottom pipe
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass113,897 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,897 miles
    Test number
    546164993300
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates under inflated tyre
  4. Fail113,895 miles (+9,508)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,895 miles
    Test number
    618464967241
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system indicates under inflated tyre
  5. Pass104,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,387 miles
    Test number
    726265505510
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail104,387 miles (+8,994)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,387 miles
    Test number
    790891984199
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass95,393 miles (+10,490)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    178293409438
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass84,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,903 miles
    Test number
    847985077999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,903 miles (+11,021)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,903 miles
    Test number
    640529504023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass73,882 miles (+7,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    847654429689
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav
  11. Pass66,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    683803959960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,479 miles (+5,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    891011921222
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass60,936 miles (+10,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,936 miles
    Test number
    188073841941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  14. Pass50,131 miles (+8,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,131 miles
    Test number
    158067516618
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads approx 80% worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre wall has a cut in it , nearly into cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped
  15. Pass41,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,724 miles
    Test number
    678696561813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped
  16. Fail41,724 miles (+8,720)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,724 miles
    Test number
    382144708700
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover dropped
  17. Pass33,004 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,004 miles
    Test number
    176620928595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Fail33,001 miles2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,001 miles
    Test number
    785314815703
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LG13 LSV

Does LG13 LSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 LSV is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 LSV?
The MOT on LG13 LSV is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 LSV done?
LG13 LSV was recorded at 128,661 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 9,633 miles a year.
Has LG13 LSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 LSV has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 LSV 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 LSV find?
LG13 LSV passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant leak reservoir bottom pipe; oil leak, but not excessive.

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