Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc
LS13 PBZMOT history
LS13 PBZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 12 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,812 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 68,812 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,112 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS13 PBZ
- 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
- 12 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS13 PBZ was last recorded at 68,812 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 7,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Dec 2021: 39,567 miles, lower than 39,569 miles on 13 Dec 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 61,488 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,324 miles
- Average per year
- 5,112 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 68,812 miles
- 2024 – 51,524 miles
- 2023 – 40,608 miles
- 2021 – 39,567 miles
- 2019 – 36,049 miles
- 2018 – 28,016 miles
- 2017 – 23,285 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,812 miles
- 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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 6 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,812 miles (+7,324)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 68,812 miles
- Test number
- 293920645941
- 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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,488 miles (+9,964)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 61,488 miles
- Test number
- 783545404619
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm /starting to wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,524 miles (+7)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 51,524 miles
- Test number
- 541452615638
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Fail51,517 miles (+10,909)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,517 miles
- Test number
- 842377789623
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,608 miles (+1,041)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 40,608 miles
- Test number
- 900628552186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,567 miles (-2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 39,567 miles
- Test number
- 482216191679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,569 miles (+1,554)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,569 miles
- Test number
- 831823884795
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure brackets broken not secure (4.1.1 (c))
Pass38,015 miles (+1,966)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 38,015 miles
- Test number
- 350613807551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,049 miles (+4,005)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 36,049 miles
- Test number
- 342524256850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,044 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 32,044 miles
- Test number
- 433838510982
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail32,044 miles (+4,028)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,044 miles
- Test number
- 355271499063
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass28,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 28,016 miles
- Test number
- 491525594691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,016 miles (+4,731)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,016 miles
- Test number
- 498036886891
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,285 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 23,285 miles
- Test number
- 425602421866
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS13 PBZ
- Does LS13 PBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 PBZ is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS13 PBZ?
- The MOT on LS13 PBZ is valid until 2 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 PBZ done?
- LS13 PBZ was recorded at 68,812 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,112 miles a year.
- Has LS13 PBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS13 PBZ has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS13 PBZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS13 PBZ find?
- LS13 PBZ passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 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 2.5mm; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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