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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

LR13 MHEMOT history

LR13 MHE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 3 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 142,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LR13 MHE grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,970 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 MHE
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
3 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 MHE was last recorded at 142,970 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 8,204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,766 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,204 miles
Average per year
11,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,970 miles
  • 2025 – 134,766 miles
  • 2024 – 125,660 miles
  • 2023 – 117,867 miles
  • 2022 – 115,616 miles
  • 2021 – 99,256 miles
  • 2020 – 89,102 miles
  • 2018 – 76,246 miles
  • 2017 – 49,906 miles
  • 2016 – 23,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,970 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,970 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,970 miles
    Test number
    544188205485
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail142,970 miles (+8,204)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,970 miles
    Test number
    799273688221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass134,766 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,766 miles
    Test number
    502094406527
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,766 miles (+9,106)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,766 miles
    Test number
    325558081452
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,660 miles
    Test number
    744092376611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,660 miles (+7,793)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,660 miles
    Test number
    744711576266
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass117,867 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,867 miles
    Test number
    260368298853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,616 miles
    Test number
    188289433615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,613 miles (+16,357)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,613 miles
    Test number
    764684260913
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,256 miles
    Test number
    712614641536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,256 miles (+10,154)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,256 miles
    Test number
    905482136846
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb (4.1.1 (c))

  12. Pass89,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    326963869680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,102 miles (+12,856)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    379967191626
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass76,246 miles (+26,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,246 miles
    Test number
    540467855770
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass49,906 miles (+26,761)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    746762898823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,145 miles
    Test number
    214729496123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR13 MHE

Does LR13 MHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 MHE is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 MHE?
The MOT on LR13 MHE is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 MHE done?
LR13 MHE was recorded at 142,970 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 11,594 miles a year.
Has LR13 MHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 MHE has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR13 MHE 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 MHE find?
LR13 MHE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake disc worn, but not excessively both front; central front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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