2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AY05 NAY
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 89,563 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY05 NAY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 89,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY05 NAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Polo (AY05 NAY) between March 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Coil spring fractured or broken affecting steering advise dont drive until repaired (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AY05 NAY Mileage History
- 10/03/201513,999 mi
- 21/10/201625,934 mi+11,935 mi
- 14/10/201732,289 mi+6,355 mi
- 15/10/201838,566 mi+6,277 mi
- 11/10/201946,530 mi+7,964 mi
- 20/10/202054,154 mi+7,624 mi
- 18/10/202161,073 mi+6,919 mi
- 18/10/202264,083 mi+3,010 mi
- 18/10/202264,084 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/202371,694 mi+7,610 mi
- 11/09/202480,858 mi+9,164 mi
- 04/09/202586,137 mi+5,279 mi
- 01/09/202689,563 mi+3,426 mi
- 01/09/202689,563 mi
Average of roughly 6,582 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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