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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,198 cc

LP13 MERMOT history

LP13 MER is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 69,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LP13 MER grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,891 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP13 MER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP13 MER was last recorded at 69,891 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 6,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,133 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,758 miles
Average per year
4,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,891 miles
  • 2025 – 63,133 miles
  • 2024 – 57,503 miles
  • 2023 – 53,873 miles
  • 2022 – 50,087 miles
  • 2021 – 46,277 miles
  • 2020 – 42,494 miles
  • 2019 – 38,066 miles
  • 2018 – 33,571 miles
  • 2017 – 28,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,891 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,891 miles (+6,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,891 miles
    Test number
    140160343813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass63,133 miles (+5,630)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,133 miles
    Test number
    454152150311
    • MinorOther passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  3. Pass57,503 miles (+3,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    57,503 miles
    Test number
    713432955700
    • 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))
  4. Pass53,873 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,873 miles
    Test number
    349245934414
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail53,873 miles (+3,786)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,873 miles
    Test number
    661106151726
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Very low on pressure and cracked (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass50,087 miles (+3,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,087 miles
    Test number
    331385749911
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracked
  7. Pass46,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,277 miles
    Test number
    761774348492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,277 miles (+3,783)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,277 miles
    Test number
    272896084736
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass42,494 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,494 miles
    Test number
    582643501639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,066 miles (+4,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,066 miles
    Test number
    236328438456
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre punctured
  11. Pass33,571 miles (+5,495)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    937727997303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    28,076 miles
    Test number
    805274890382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP13 MER

Does LP13 MER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP13 MER is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP13 MER?
The MOT on LP13 MER is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP13 MER done?
LP13 MER was recorded at 69,891 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,659 miles a year.
Has LP13 MER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP13 MER has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LP13 MER 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 LP13 MER find?
LP13 MER passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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