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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LR13 OTUMOT history

LR13 OTU is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LR13 OTU red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,102 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 OTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 OTU was last recorded at 82,102 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,095 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
7,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,102 miles
  • 2025 – 73,848 miles
  • 2024 – 69,873 miles
  • 2023 – 64,054 miles
  • 2022 – 59,479 miles
  • 2021 – 49,032 miles
  • 2020 – 40,143 miles
  • 2019 – 31,269 miles
  • 2018 – 22,558 miles
  • 2017 – 14,254 miles
  • 2016 – 5,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,102 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and central pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CLOSE TO FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 tread edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,102 miles (+7)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,102 miles
    Test number
    677038999848
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and central pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 CLOSE TO FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  2. Fail82,095 miles (+8,247)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,095 miles
    Test number
    933016916356
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and central pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 CLOSE TO FAIL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel

  3. Pass73,848 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    950429847217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,844 miles (+3,971)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,844 miles
    Test number
    906362517766
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,873 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,873 miles
    Test number
    985591301975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail69,863 miles (+5,809)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,863 miles
    Test number
    230982797672
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,054 miles
    Test number
    608008942326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,054 miles (+4,575)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,054 miles
    Test number
    631547174947
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass59,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    804336693882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail59,479 miles (+10,447)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    659372349404
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high poor image (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2.5mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,032 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    189586142026
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail49,032 miles (+8,889)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    777939288024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass40,143 miles (+8,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    40,143 miles
    Test number
    453154407849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass31,269 miles (+8,711)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,269 miles
    Test number
    865364233594
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass22,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    22,558 miles
    Test number
    213109915153
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail22,558 miles (+8,304)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,558 miles
    Test number
    987050064306
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass14,254 miles (+8,285)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,254 miles
    Test number
    624578460381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass5,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    5,969 miles
    Test number
    612259700590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR13 OTU

Does LR13 OTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 OTU is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 OTU?
The MOT on LR13 OTU is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 OTU done?
LR13 OTU was recorded at 82,102 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,639 miles a year.
Has LR13 OTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 OTU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR13 OTU 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 OTU find?
LR13 OTU passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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