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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,199 cc

LR13 OTVMOT history

LR13 OTV is a black diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 6 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LR13 OTV black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,066 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 OTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 OTV was last recorded at 89,066 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,082 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
984 miles
Average per year
6,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,066 miles
  • 2025 – 88,082 miles
  • 2024 – 86,462 miles
  • 2023 – 82,288 miles
  • 2022 – 77,535 miles
  • 2021 – 73,562 miles
  • 2020 – 65,897 miles
  • 2019 – 56,669 miles
  • 2018 – 48,863 miles
  • 2017 – 37,473 miles
  • 2016 – 24,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,066 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,066 miles
    Test number
    407986897015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail89,066 miles (+984)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,066 miles
    Test number
    988101087943
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass88,082 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    634211392201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,462 miles
    Test number
    761490974720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Fail86,462 miles (+4,174)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,462 miles
    Test number
    378567155920
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel
  6. Pass82,288 miles (+4,753)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    947737407954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryTravel to hand brake
  7. Pass77,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,535 miles
    Test number
    718878954085
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail77,535 miles (+3,973)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,535 miles
    Test number
    277735976892
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass73,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    73,562 miles
    Test number
    371080729131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,562 miles (+7,665)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,562 miles
    Test number
    644652494275
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass65,897 miles (+9,228)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,897 miles
    Test number
    794448527615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,669 miles (+7,806)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,669 miles
    Test number
    171056954161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,863 miles (+11,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,863 miles
    Test number
    859020915111
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass37,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    37,473 miles
    Test number
    643448160457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,473 miles (+12,515)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,473 miles
    Test number
    561309451840
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass24,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    24,958 miles
    Test number
    472475083682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR13 OTV

Does LR13 OTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 OTV is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 OTV?
The MOT on LR13 OTV 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 OTV done?
LR13 OTV was recorded at 89,066 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,424 miles a year.
Has LR13 OTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 OTV has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR13 OTV 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 OTV find?
LR13 OTV passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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