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LP13XUV
2013 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: White
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1198cc
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- Registration LP13XUV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2013
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 18 Feb 2027
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
12
Passes
6
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 102,926 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between center and rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 102,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Incorrect battery fitted (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between center and rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,474 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,928 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Out sill Prescribed area damaged, not considered excessive
20 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 95,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HAND BRAKE LEVER (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Out sill Prescribed area damaged, not considered excessive
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,434 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
17 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 78,056 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 78,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,757 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () Dangerous
- Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,697 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,033 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2020 8 Jun 202628 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 54,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 43,775 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,437 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2018 8 Jun 202623 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,865 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
26 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 26,916 MI
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LP13XUV was registered on 2013-07-30
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