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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LS13 EJLMOT history

LS13 EJL is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 68,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LS13 EJL white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,758 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 EJL
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
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 EJL was last recorded at 68,758 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 4,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
64,192 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,566 miles
Average per year
4,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,758 miles
  • 2024 – 64,192 miles
  • 2023 – 59,344 miles
  • 2022 – 54,132 miles
  • 2021 – 46,813 miles
  • 2020 – 43,594 miles
  • 2019 – 41,165 miles
  • 2018 – 35,850 miles
  • 2017 – 28,663 miles
  • 2016 – 26,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,758 miles
    Test number
    789322530672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail68,756 miles (+4,564)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,756 miles
    Test number
    816379156419
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly towards the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass64,192 miles (+4,848)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,192 miles
    Test number
    102141841675
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  4. Pass59,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    613046330987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail59,342 miles (+5,210)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,342 miles
    Test number
    949851873686
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has limited reserve travel
  6. Pass54,132 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,132 miles
    Test number
    365524356144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail54,132 miles (+7,319)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,132 miles
    Test number
    791138928125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass46,813 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,813 miles
    Test number
    303982686708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,594 miles (+2,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    43,594 miles
    Test number
    438841212586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass41,165 miles (+5,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,165 miles
    Test number
    584912349816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp mounting bracket broken and unit slightly insecure
  11. Pass35,850 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,850 miles
    Test number
    161017883553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,663 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,663 miles
    Test number
    447025178451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,442 miles
    Test number
    446977687499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS13 EJL

Does LS13 EJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 EJL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS13 EJL?
The MOT on LS13 EJL is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 EJL done?
LS13 EJL was recorded at 68,758 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,355 miles a year.
Has LS13 EJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 EJL has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS13 EJL 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 LS13 EJL find?
LS13 EJL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush.

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