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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LS13 VAEMOT history

LS13 VAE is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 19 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LS13 VAE red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,671 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 VAE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 VAE was last recorded at 117,671 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 9,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,785 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,886 miles
Average per year
8,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,671 miles
  • 2025 – 107,785 miles
  • 2024 – 101,092 miles
  • 2023 – 88,242 miles
  • 2022 – 73,264 miles
  • 2021 – 60,413 miles
  • 2020 – 54,273 miles
  • 2019 – 47,668 miles
  • 2018 – 41,883 miles
  • 2017 – 33,921 miles
  • 2016 – 28,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,671 miles
  • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 10 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,671 miles (+9,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,671 miles
    Test number
    845449645746
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
  2. Pass107,785 miles (+6,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,785 miles
    Test number
    831672876723
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass101,092 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,092 miles
    Test number
    288761229748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail101,089 miles (+12,847)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,089 miles
    Test number
    207564912356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass88,242 miles (+14,978)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    423491612033
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end of steering arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end of steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass73,264 miles (+12,851)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,264 miles
    Test number
    624598963644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,413 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,413 miles
    Test number
    319719793722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,273 miles (+6,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,273 miles
    Test number
    115816195760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre punctured with nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass47,668 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    584432689386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,883 miles
    Test number
    216578390779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,883 miles (+7,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,883 miles
    Test number
    820392308335
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  12. Pass33,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,921 miles
    Test number
    331538509506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,921 miles (+5,660)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,921 miles
    Test number
    114880758437
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass28,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,261 miles
    Test number
    878977989019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS13 VAE

Does LS13 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 VAE is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 VAE?
The MOT on LS13 VAE is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS13 VAE done?
LS13 VAE was recorded at 117,671 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 8,989 miles a year.
Has LS13 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 VAE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS13 VAE 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 VAE find?
LS13 VAE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: slight play in steering rack.

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