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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

LG13 LWCMOT history

LG13 LWC is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 78,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

LG13 LWC grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,848 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 LWC
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
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 LWC was last recorded at 78,848 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,841 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,848 miles
  • 2025 – 76,278 miles
  • 2024 – 70,313 miles
  • 2023 – 64,132 miles
  • 2022 – 58,800 miles
  • 2021 – 53,346 miles
  • 2020 – 48,931 miles
  • 2019 – 44,164 miles
  • 2018 – 36,354 miles
  • 2017 – 28,877 miles
  • 2016 – 22,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,848 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,848 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,848 miles
    Test number
    678861551441
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail78,841 miles (+2,563)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,841 miles
    Test number
    893193858404
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,278 miles (+5,965)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,278 miles
    Test number
    257747918303
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,313 miles (+22)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,313 miles
    Test number
    545902829633
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail70,291 miles (+6,159)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,291 miles
    Test number
    959047868552
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass64,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    670976906491
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail64,132 miles (+5,332)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    221484042513
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass58,800 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,800 miles
    Test number
    463883370480
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,346 miles (+4,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,346 miles
    Test number
    292011024454
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,931 miles
    Test number
    966720481753
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail48,931 miles (+4,767)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,931 miles
    Test number
    977685788463
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass44,164 miles (+7,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,164 miles
    Test number
    911092095727
    • 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))

  13. Pass36,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    493699090502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,354 miles (+7,477)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    104654478867
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass28,877 miles (+6,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    28,877 miles
    Test number
    632561876512
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  16. Pass22,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,827 miles
    Test number
    387452971093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,827 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,827 miles
    Test number
    172377855449
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LG13 LWC

Does LG13 LWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 LWC is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 LWC?
The MOT on LG13 LWC is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 LWC done?
LG13 LWC was recorded at 78,848 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,326 miles a year.
Has LG13 LWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 LWC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 LWC 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 LWC find?
LG13 LWC passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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