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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LR13 KAUMOT history

LR13 KAU is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 23 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LR13 KAU black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,583 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 KAU
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
23 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 KAU was last recorded at 71,583 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,064 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,519 miles
Average per year
4,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,583 miles
  • 2025 – 70,064 miles
  • 2024 – 66,358 miles
  • 2023 – 62,902 miles
  • 2022 – 58,207 miles
  • 2021 – 54,452 miles
  • 2020 – 50,917 miles
  • 2019 – 45,214 miles
  • 2018 – 39,746 miles
  • 2017 – 36,260 miles
  • 2016 – 30,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,583 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,583 miles
    Test number
    108072210096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,583 miles (+1,519)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,583 miles
    Test number
    683651148671
    • Repaired at testRoad wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,064 miles (+3,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    935962675565
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass66,358 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    176049964486
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail66,358 miles (+3,456)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,358 miles
    Test number
    711419036468
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass62,902 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,902 miles
    Test number
    300755573375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))

  7. Fail62,902 miles (+4,695)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,902 miles
    Test number
    910128427921
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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. Pass58,207 miles (+3,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,207 miles
    Test number
    140638785110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass54,452 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    54,452 miles
    Test number
    860714918422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,917 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    607265413402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,214 miles
    Test number
    579498639167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,213 miles (+5,467)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,213 miles
    Test number
    203572105470
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass39,746 miles (+3,486)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,746 miles
    Test number
    603278703091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,260 miles
    Test number
    250408541036
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Fail36,248 miles (+6,168)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    310718374732
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass30,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,080 miles
    Test number
    483406070693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  17. Fail30,080 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,080 miles
    Test number
    960692858416
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Questions about LR13 KAU

Does LR13 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 KAU is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 KAU?
The MOT on LR13 KAU is valid until 1 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 KAU done?
LR13 KAU was recorded at 71,583 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,117 miles a year.
Has LR13 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 KAU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR13 KAU 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 KAU find?
LR13 KAU passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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