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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,198 cc

LS13 ZBYMOT history

LS13 ZBY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 95,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LS13 ZBY grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,706 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS13 ZBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS13 ZBY was last recorded at 95,706 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,380 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
7,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,706 miles
  • 2025 – 84,972 miles
  • 2024 – 74,675 miles
  • 2023 – 65,309 miles
  • 2022 – 59,554 miles
  • 2021 – 53,396 miles
  • 2020 – 46,275 miles
  • 2019 – 35,756 miles
  • 2018 – 25,910 miles
  • 2017 – 23,795 miles
  • 2016 – 20,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,706 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass95,706 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,706 miles
    Test number
    668304119763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,380 miles (+10,408)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,380 miles
    Test number
    950310096041
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass84,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,972 miles
    Test number
    184601667821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Fail84,970 miles (+10,295)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,970 miles
    Test number
    309807219333
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass74,675 miles (+9,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,675 miles
    Test number
    142663426642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass65,309 miles (+5,755)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,309 miles
    Test number
    656694766650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,554 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    827827030124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,396 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    53,396 miles
    Test number
    496246419256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,275 miles (+10,519)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    46,275 miles
    Test number
    952814382570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,756 miles
    Test number
    450764098854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail35,756 miles (+9,846)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,756 miles
    Test number
    658947659887
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass25,910 miles (+2,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,910 miles
    Test number
    245409104728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight free play detected at Offside wheel
  13. Pass23,795 miles (+3,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,795 miles
    Test number
    582103460645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Pass20,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    20,391 miles
    Test number
    688745212155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS13 ZBY

Does LS13 ZBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 ZBY is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS13 ZBY?
The MOT on LS13 ZBY is valid until 8 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 ZBY done?
LS13 ZBY was recorded at 95,706 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 7,568 miles a year.
Has LS13 ZBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS13 ZBY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS13 ZBY 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 ZBY find?
LS13 ZBY passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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