Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LR13 VXUMOT history

LR13 VXU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 29 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 59,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LR13 VXU grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,046 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,982 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR13 VXU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 VXU
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
29 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 VXU was last recorded at 59,046 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 7,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,723 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,323 miles
Average per year
4,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,046 miles
  • 2025 – 51,723 miles
  • 2024 – 42,820 miles
  • 2023 – 34,405 miles
  • 2022 – 28,570 miles
  • 2021 – 21,511 miles
  • 2020 – 18,746 miles
  • 2019 – 14,942 miles
  • 2018 – 11,785 miles
  • 2017 – 8,891 miles
  • 2016 – 7,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,046 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,046 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,046 miles
    Test number
    527063507393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail59,046 miles (+7,323)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,046 miles
    Test number
    277032787162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass51,723 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    51,723 miles
    Test number
    749276346813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail51,723 miles (+8,903)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,723 miles
    Test number
    777037071656
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass42,820 miles (+8,415)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    128736044351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass34,405 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    34,405 miles
    Test number
    168913793775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail34,405 miles (+5,835)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,405 miles
    Test number
    756120839661
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass28,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    28,570 miles
    Test number
    181495805586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail28,570 miles (+7,059)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,570 miles
    Test number
    768648854543
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass21,511 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    21,511 miles
    Test number
    239557494293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    18,746 miles
    Test number
    447838951171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail18,746 miles (+3,804)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,746 miles
    Test number
    163558141110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass14,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    14,942 miles
    Test number
    854906324096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail14,942 miles (+3,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,942 miles
    Test number
    645393479125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass11,785 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    11,785 miles
    Test number
    577645746896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,891 miles (+1,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    8,891 miles
    Test number
    311915264433
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smearing windscreen.

  17. Pass7,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    7,652 miles
    Test number
    925793878329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR13 VXU

Does LR13 VXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 VXU is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 VXU?
The MOT on LR13 VXU is valid until 31 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 VXU done?
LR13 VXU was recorded at 59,046 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,982 miles a year.
Has LR13 VXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 VXU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR13 VXU 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 VXU find?
LR13 VXU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LR13V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.