2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AF13 RHO
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 51,112 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF13 RHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 51,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF13 RHO 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 (AF13 RHO) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AF13 RHO Mileage History
- 24/05/202337,821 mi
- 29/05/202337,821 mi
- 25/05/202441,315 mi+3,494 mi
- 24/05/202545,214 mi+3,899 mi
- 22/05/202651,112 mi+5,898 mi
Average of roughly 4,438 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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