2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · A18 YAY
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 43,997 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 YAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 43,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 YAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Polo (A18 YAY) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
A18 YAY Mileage History
- 15/11/202335,749 mi
- 31/10/202439,303 mi+3,554 mi
- 31/10/202439,303 mi
- 29/10/202543,995 mi+4,692 mi
- 30/10/202543,997 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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