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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LS13 PBYMOT history

LS13 PBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

LS13 PBY black Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,705 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 PBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 PBY was last recorded at 135,705 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 8,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,765 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,940 miles
Average per year
10,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,705 miles
  • 2024 – 126,765 miles
  • 2023 – 117,122 miles
  • 2022 – 112,161 miles
  • 2021 – 98,726 miles
  • 2020 – 88,667 miles
  • 2019 – 72,217 miles
  • 2018 – 59,879 miles
  • 2017 – 47,000 miles
  • 2016 – 33,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,705 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,705 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,705 miles
    Test number
    191322016191
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail135,704 miles (+8,939)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,704 miles
    Test number
    623918996830
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass126,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,765 miles
    Test number
    510009889136
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracking too (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail126,765 miles (+9,643)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,765 miles
    Test number
    445093028809
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracking too (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,122 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,122 miles
    Test number
    448218330010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,120 miles (+4,959)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,120 miles
    Test number
    659866314163
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,161 miles
    Test number
    767705986733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,161 miles (+13,435)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,161 miles
    Test number
    893788835153
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass98,726 miles (+10,059)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,726 miles
    Test number
    191675141735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,667 miles (+16,450)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,667 miles
    Test number
    149863664757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,217 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,217 miles
    Test number
    243209992862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn to excess

  12. Fail72,217 miles (+12,338)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,217 miles
    Test number
    771607980496
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn to excess

  13. Pass59,879 miles (+12,879)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    59,879 miles
    Test number
    726271248555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,000 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,000 miles
    Test number
    418674391274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,977 miles (+13,837)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,977 miles
    Test number
    926978654992
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass33,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    401718180473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail33,140 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,140 miles
    Test number
    290577341390
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LS13 PBY

Does LS13 PBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 PBY is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS13 PBY?
The MOT on LS13 PBY is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 PBY done?
LS13 PBY was recorded at 135,705 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 10,787 miles a year.
Has LS13 PBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 PBY has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS13 PBY 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 PBY find?
LS13 PBY passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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