2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · A4 ALM
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 32,583 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A4 ALM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 32,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A4 ALM 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 (A4 ALM) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A4 ALM Mileage History
- 03/01/202330,138 mi
- 04/01/202431,063 mi+925 mi
- 04/01/202431,063 mi
- 05/12/202431,997 mi+934 mi
- 15/12/202532,583 mi+586 mi
Average of roughly 829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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