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2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MR08 AEL

MR08 AEL

2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2013. Recorded mileage 104,214 miles. MOT valid until 16/09/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/09/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
104,214 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/09/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
1198cc

MR08 AEL Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
  • 104,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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MR08 AEL Mileage History

  1. 25/10/201634,414 mi
  2. 20/10/201747,645 mi+13,231 mi
  3. 20/10/201747,645 mi
  4. 20/10/201859,474 mi+11,829 mi
  5. 19/10/201968,771 mi+9,297 mi
  6. 23/10/201968,841 mi+70 mi
  7. 27/10/202078,411 mi+9,570 mi
  8. 27/10/202078,411 mi
  9. 09/11/202078,413 mi+2 mi
  10. 06/11/202182,051 mi+3,638 mi
  11. 27/10/202287,073 mi+5,022 mi
  12. 28/10/202392,179 mi+5,106 mi
  13. 06/11/202392,245 mi+66 mi
  14. 06/11/202392,245 mi
  15. 08/11/202497,052 mi+4,807 mi
  16. 08/11/2025100,994 mi+3,942 mi
  17. 18/09/2026104,214 mi+3,220 mi
  18. 18/09/2026104,214 mi

Average of roughly 7,052 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

MR08 AEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 19:35
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Polo (MR08 AEL) between October 2016 and September 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 40 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.

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