Volkswagen Polo
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
V13 SLMMOT history
V13 SLM is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 128,620 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 128,620 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V13 SLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 16 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V13 SLM was last recorded at 128,620 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 128,590 miles · 22 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 9,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,620 miles
- 2025 – 118,083 miles
- 2024 – 110,726 miles
- 2023 – 99,828 miles
- 2022 – 87,442 miles
- 2021 – 70,825 miles
- 2020 – 63,174 miles
- 2019 – 58,657 miles
- 2018 – 51,541 miles
- 2017 – 47,114 miles
- 2016 – 40,035 miles
- 2015 – 30,834 miles
- 2014 – 18,328 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,620 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,620 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 128,620 miles
- Test number
- 862932768533
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail128,590 miles (+10,507)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,590 miles
- Test number
- 830317493053
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass118,083 miles (+7,357)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 118,083 miles
- Test number
- 827381778861
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded
Pass110,726 miles (+10,898)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 110,726 miles
- Test number
- 441667253156
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,828 miles (+12,386)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 99,828 miles
- Test number
- 201757019934
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Pass87,442 miles (+16,617)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 87,442 miles
- Test number
- 987581619578
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil - Borderline (5.3.2 (b))
Pass70,825 miles (+7,651)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 70,825 miles
- Test number
- 906094287737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,174 miles (+4,517)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 63,174 miles
- Test number
- 659618834031
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear brakes slightly binding.
Pass58,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 58,657 miles
- Test number
- 157137118787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,657 miles (+7,116)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,657 miles
- Test number
- 495747306313
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass51,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 51,541 miles
- Test number
- 625397109040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,541 miles (+4,427)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,541 miles
- Test number
- 658010247270
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass47,114 miles (+7,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 47,114 miles
- Test number
- 778728070051
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass40,035 miles (+9,201)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 40,035 miles
- Test number
- 201937854113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,834 miles (+12,506)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 30,834 miles
- Test number
- 624829456161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 18,328 miles
- Test number
- 206062634322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V13 SLM
- Does V13 SLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 SLM is valid until 15 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V13 SLM?
- The MOT on V13 SLM is valid until 15 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V13 SLM done?
- V13 SLM was recorded at 128,620 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 9,261 miles a year.
- Has V13 SLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V13 SLM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V13 SLM 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 V13 SLM find?
- V13 SLM passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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