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Volkswagen Polo

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

LW13 BAOMOT history

LW13 BAO is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LW13 BAO white Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,756 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LW13 BAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LW13 BAO was last recorded at 100,756 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 10,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,753 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,003 miles
Average per year
8,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,756 miles
  • 2025 – 90,753 miles
  • 2024 – 80,970 miles
  • 2023 – 72,656 miles
  • 2022 – 63,419 miles
  • 2021 – 55,236 miles
  • 2020 – 50,465 miles
  • 2019 – 37,967 miles
  • 2018 – 26,376 miles
  • 2017 – 19,479 miles
  • 2016 – 12,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,756 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken at the bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,756 miles (+10,003)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    563590787840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,753 miles
    Test number
    519500389725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail90,753 miles (+9,783)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,753 miles
    Test number
    966164625456
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  4. Pass80,970 miles (+2,092)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,970 miles
    Test number
    279034364101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,878 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,878 miles
    Test number
    294370882731
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken at the bottom (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail78,875 miles (+6,219)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,875 miles
    Test number
    462844767778
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder in middle of screen. unable to remove (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken at the bottom (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass72,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,656 miles
    Test number
    611511438211
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
  8. Fail72,656 miles (+9,237)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,656 miles
    Test number
    255898478349
    • DangerousFront Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Both (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
  9. Pass63,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,419 miles
    Test number
    993605585202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stone chip less than 5cm
  10. Fail63,419 miles (+8,183)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,419 miles
    Test number
    815076475355
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass55,236 miles (+4,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    222257689599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass50,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,465 miles
    Test number
    273758777661
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner wishbone bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail50,465 miles (+12,498)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,465 miles
    Test number
    771687173410
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner wishbone bushes . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass37,967 miles (+11,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,967 miles
    Test number
    180750256499
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve and rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing and worn uneven on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing and worn uneven on inside edge
  15. Pass26,376 miles (+6,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    26,376 miles
    Test number
    620658558270
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre starting to wear uneven
  16. Pass19,479 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    19,479 miles
    Test number
    565295336716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    12,955 miles
    Test number
    730661239775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LW13 BAO

Does LW13 BAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LW13 BAO is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LW13 BAO?
The MOT on LW13 BAO is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LW13 BAO done?
LW13 BAO was recorded at 100,756 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 8,642 miles a year.
Has LW13 BAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LW13 BAO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LW13 BAO 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 LW13 BAO find?
LW13 BAO passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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