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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LR13 VZHMOT history

LR13 VZH is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 24 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 78,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LR13 VZH white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,176 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR13 VZH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR13 VZH was last recorded at 78,176 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,176 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,176 miles
  • 2025 – 73,900 miles
  • 2024 – 68,769 miles
  • 2023 – 62,881 miles
  • 2022 – 55,074 miles
  • 2020 – 46,843 miles
  • 2019 – 36,171 miles
  • 2018 – 33,427 miles
  • 2017 – 28,431 miles
  • 2016 – 19,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,176 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,176 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,176 miles
    Test number
    585876859153
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail78,176 miles (+4,276)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,176 miles
    Test number
    649727022366
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass73,900 miles (+5,131)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,900 miles
    Test number
    886972109387
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass68,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    446755392708
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail68,769 miles (+5,888)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,769 miles
    Test number
    267711098166
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass62,881 miles (+7,807)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,881 miles
    Test number
    240564772274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,074 miles (+8,231)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,074 miles
    Test number
    884866713553
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass46,843 miles (+10,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    110475712002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass36,171 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    809992096871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,427 miles
    Test number
    729934709057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,427 miles (+4,996)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,427 miles
    Test number
    138096266261
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  12. Pass28,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,431 miles
    Test number
    707784684272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,431 miles (+8,640)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,431 miles
    Test number
    392192541477
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass19,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    19,791 miles
    Test number
    909638343467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have lip

Questions about LR13 VZH

Does LR13 VZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR13 VZH is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR13 VZH?
The MOT on LR13 VZH is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR13 VZH done?
LR13 VZH was recorded at 78,176 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,911 miles a year.
Has LR13 VZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR13 VZH has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR13 VZH 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 VZH find?
LR13 VZH passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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