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BD13 LWU

2013 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1199cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1199cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2013 Volkswagen Polo Diesel 1199cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 87,180 miles on the clock, averaging 7,095 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD13 LWU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,180
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2016
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,095

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,180 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,095
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD13 LWU 20k37k54k70k87k '16'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage83,388 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,387 miles
Since last MOT+10,116 miles
PASS
Mileage73,271 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage67,881 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage65,153 miles
Since last MOT+5,049 miles
PASS
Mileage60,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,104 miles
Since last MOT+11,124 miles
PASS
Mileage48,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,341 miles
PASS
Mileage42,639 miles
Since last MOT+6,097 miles
PASS
Mileage36,542 miles
Since last MOT+16,581 miles
PASS
Mileage19,961 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 LWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1199cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About BD13 LWU

What car is BD13 LWU?

BD13 LWU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1199cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2013.

What is the mileage of BD13 LWU?

The last recorded mileage for BD13 LWU was 87,180 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD13 LWU passed its MOT?

BD13 LWU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.

Is BD13 LWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD13 LWU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BD13 LWU?

BD13 LWU is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.