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Volkswagen Polo

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LS13 VAKMOT history

LS13 VAK is a red petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Apr 2013. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

LS13 VAK red Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
86,048 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 VAK
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
16 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 VAK was last recorded at 86,048 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,048 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,048 miles
  • 2024 – 83,027 miles
  • 2023 – 79,460 miles
  • 2022 – 74,853 miles
  • 2021 – 69,779 miles
  • 2020 – 61,666 miles
  • 2019 – 51,367 miles
  • 2018 – 42,982 miles
  • 2017 – 35,684 miles
  • 2016 – 28,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,048 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from resovoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside front seat tilt handle missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    487358943128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from resovoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat tilt handle missing

  2. Fail86,048 miles (+3,021)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    831745267966
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from resovoir (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat tilt handle missing

  3. Pass83,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,027 miles
    Test number
    223597150244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,025 miles (+3,565)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,025 miles
    Test number
    286261046973
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass79,460 miles (+4,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,460 miles
    Test number
    782188627320
    • 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))

  6. Pass74,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,853 miles
    Test number
    302357710837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,852 miles (+5,073)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,852 miles
    Test number
    153281970976
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,779 miles (+8,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    69,779 miles
    Test number
    455100624988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass61,666 miles (+10,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,666 miles
    Test number
    577791234755
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass51,367 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    918541204363
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail51,367 miles (+8,385)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,367 miles
    Test number
    426270596971
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass42,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,982 miles
    Test number
    699982118313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking

  13. Fail42,971 miles (+7,287)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,971 miles
    Test number
    131875547366
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking

  14. Pass35,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    208309992914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,684 miles (+7,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    765141670465
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass28,355 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,355 miles
    Test number
    374954330264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres heavily worn inner and outer edges

Questions about LS13 VAK

Does LS13 VAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS13 VAK expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS13 VAK?
The MOT on LS13 VAK expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS13 VAK done?
LS13 VAK was recorded at 86,048 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 6,234 miles a year.
Has LS13 VAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 VAK has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS13 VAK 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 VAK find?
LS13 VAK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded from resovoir, and 1 more.

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