Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,198 cc
T13 TBFMOT history
T13 TBF is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 109,042 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 109,042 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,143 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T13 TBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 1 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T13 TBF was last recorded at 109,042 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 5,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,202 miles · 22 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,840 miles
- Average per year
- 5,143 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,042 miles
- 2025 – 103,202 miles
- 2024 – 99,044 miles
- 2023 – 97,372 miles
- 2022 – 88,617 miles
- 2020 – 82,833 miles
- 2019 – 79,295 miles
- 2018 – 72,697 miles
- 2017 – 65,332 miles
- 2016 – 57,180 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,042 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Slight reserve travel on park brake
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 26 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,042 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 109,042 miles
- Test number
- 912660755247
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail109,045 miles (+5,843)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,045 miles
- Test number
- 761993893124
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass103,202 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 103,202 miles
- Test number
- 902224918094
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass99,044 miles (+1,672)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 99,044 miles
- Test number
- 225952280230
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass97,372 miles (+8,755)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 97,372 miles
- Test number
- 512846711962
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,617 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 88,617 miles
- Test number
- 912898057513
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail88,617 miles (+5,784)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,617 miles
- Test number
- 196904601198
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass82,833 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 82,833 miles
- Test number
- 683389293085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight reserve travel on park brake
Fail82,833 miles (+3,538)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,833 miles
- Test number
- 667162438223
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisorySlight reserve travel on park brake
Pass79,295 miles (+6,598)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,295 miles
- Test number
- 688827511242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,697 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 72,697 miles
- Test number
- 571724471123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail72,697 miles (+7,365)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,697 miles
- Test number
- 790683432985
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,332 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 65,332 miles
- Test number
- 602911283666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,331 miles (+8,151)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,331 miles
- Test number
- 467094353722
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass57,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 57,180 miles
- Test number
- 937339948571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,180 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,180 miles
- Test number
- 808083635137
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Questions about T13 TBF
- Does T13 TBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 TBF is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T13 TBF?
- The MOT on T13 TBF is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T13 TBF done?
- T13 TBF was recorded at 109,042 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,143 miles a year.
- Has T13 TBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T13 TBF has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T13 TBF 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 T13 TBF find?
- T13 TBF passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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