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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

T13 TLKMOT history

T13 TLK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 17 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,012 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 TLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 TLK was last recorded at 144,012 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 2,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,861 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,151 miles
Average per year
9,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,012 miles
  • 2024 – 136,000 miles
  • 2023 – 135,991 miles
  • 2022 – 126,587 miles
  • 2021 – 120,866 miles
  • 2020 – 117,141 miles
  • 2019 – 113,225 miles
  • 2018 – 107,553 miles
  • 2017 – 84,648 miles
  • 2016 – 57,487 miles
  • 2015 – 49,743 miles
  • 2014 – 42,422 miles
  • 2013 – 35,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,012 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,012 miles (+2,151)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,012 miles
    Test number
    998625319451
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass141,861 miles (+5,861)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,861 miles
    Test number
    181930198233
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin split

  3. Pass136,000 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,000 miles
    Test number
    865349422687
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Fail135,991 miles (+9,404)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,991 miles
    Test number
    629942336279
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  5. Pass126,587 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,587 miles
    Test number
    296634528995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Fail126,587 miles (+5,721)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,587 miles
    Test number
    590879634379
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass120,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,866 miles
    Test number
    249443547912
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail120,864 miles (+3,723)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,864 miles
    Test number
    614464807682
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,141 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    117,141 miles
    Test number
    267461684479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail117,139 miles (+3,914)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,139 miles
    Test number
    415306863541
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass113,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,225 miles
    Test number
    473223973899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail113,225 miles (+5,672)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,225 miles
    Test number
    696437805457
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass107,553 miles (+22,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,553 miles
    Test number
    485251206247
    • AdvisoryChip on swept area less 10 mm

  14. Pass84,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    84,648 miles
    Test number
    706311773612
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door and sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tailgate slightly damaged

  15. Fail84,645 miles (+27,158)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,645 miles
    Test number
    130509625418
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door and sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tailgate slightly damaged

  16. Pass57,487 miles (+7,744)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,487 miles
    Test number
    444622899903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,743 miles (+7,321)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,743 miles
    Test number
    908650673697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,422 miles (+7,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,422 miles
    Test number
    637853344397
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to crack

  19. Pass35,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,059 miles
    Test number
    595849733348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 TLK

Does T13 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 TLK is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 TLK?
The MOT on T13 TLK is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 TLK done?
T13 TLK was recorded at 144,012 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 9,026 miles a year.
Has T13 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 TLK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T13 TLK 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 TLK find?
T13 TLK passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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