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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LR13 DYWMOT history

LR13 DYW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 25 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 53,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR13 DYW grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
53,419 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 DYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
25 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 DYW was last recorded at 53,419 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,737 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,682 miles
Average per year
3,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,419 miles
  • 2025 – 47,737 miles
  • 2024 – 45,333 miles
  • 2023 – 42,197 miles
  • 2022 – 41,902 miles
  • 2021 – 41,871 miles
  • 2020 – 36,314 miles
  • 2019 – 30,802 miles
  • 2018 – 28,243 miles
  • 2017 – 23,789 miles
  • 2016 – 17,751 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,419 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass53,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    53,419 miles
    Test number
    830474416834
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat joint (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail53,419 miles (+5,682)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,419 miles
    Test number
    203563310991
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat joint (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass47,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    47,737 miles
    Test number
    492252923570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail47,727 miles (+2,394)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    218507206603
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass45,333 miles (+3,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    866326717323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass42,197 miles (+295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,197 miles
    Test number
    402139364141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass41,902 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,902 miles
    Test number
    854369713141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail41,898 miles (+27)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,898 miles
    Test number
    280889318249
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass41,871 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,871 miles
    Test number
    357948942311
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Fail41,871 miles (+5,557)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,871 miles
    Test number
    127056859487
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass36,314 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    36,314 miles
    Test number
    916688490005
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail36,314 miles (+5,512)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,314 miles
    Test number
    995329451753
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass30,802 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    30,802 miles
    Test number
    321422456065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    28,243 miles
    Test number
    857148887145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,243 miles (+4,454)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,243 miles
    Test number
    614928857503
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  16. Pass23,789 miles (+6,038)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,789 miles
    Test number
    579931976662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,751 miles
    Test number
    386299609381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR13 DYW

Does LR13 DYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 DYW is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 DYW?
The MOT on LR13 DYW is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 DYW done?
LR13 DYW was recorded at 53,419 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,382 miles a year.
Has LR13 DYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 DYW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR13 DYW 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 LR13 DYW find?
LR13 DYW passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat joint.

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