2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · L28 XLY
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 118,208 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L28 XLY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 118,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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L28 XLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Polo (L28 XLY) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
L28 XLY Mileage History
- 25/10/202284,537 mi
- 16/01/202487,614 mi+3,077 mi
- 15/01/2025105,173 mi+17,559 mi
- 15/01/2026118,208 mi+13,035 mi
Average of roughly 10,441 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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