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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LP13 OTAMOT history

LP13 OTA is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 100,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LP13 OTA black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,571 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP13 OTA
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
30 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP13 OTA was last recorded at 100,571 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 7,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,515 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,056 miles
Average per year
8,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,571 miles
  • 2025 – 93,515 miles
  • 2024 – 86,031 miles
  • 2023 – 77,660 miles
  • 2022 – 63,864 miles
  • 2021 – 48,390 miles
  • 2020 – 48,188 miles
  • 2019 – 44,170 miles
  • 2018 – 34,786 miles
  • 2017 – 29,813 miles
  • 2016 – 16,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,571 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,571 miles (+7,056)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,571 miles
    Test number
    723450146123
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass93,515 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,515 miles
    Test number
    653757455139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,031 miles (+8,371)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    239554281960
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass77,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,660 miles
    Test number
    638762406970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,659 miles (+13,795)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,659 miles
    Test number
    348482957884
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,864 miles (+15,474)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,864 miles
    Test number
    733101349720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,390 miles (+202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    48,390 miles
    Test number
    876954835931
    • 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))

  8. Pass48,188 miles (+4,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,188 miles
    Test number
    979897366060
    • 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))

  9. Pass44,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,170 miles
    Test number
    895869243004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,170 miles (+9,384)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,170 miles
    Test number
    671270514775
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass34,786 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,786 miles
    Test number
    229132277074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,813 miles
    Test number
    159518138348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,813 miles (+13,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,813 miles
    Test number
    581671554439
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass16,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,227 miles
    Test number
    476685374394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP13 OTA

Does LP13 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP13 OTA is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP13 OTA?
The MOT on LP13 OTA is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP13 OTA done?
LP13 OTA was recorded at 100,571 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 8,722 miles a year.
Has LP13 OTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP13 OTA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LP13 OTA 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 OTA find?
LP13 OTA passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front coolant leak, and 4 more.

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