2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AY13 XEX
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 54,106 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY13 XEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 54,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AY13 XEX 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 (AY13 XEX) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AY13 XEX Mileage History
- 29/07/202345,166 mi
- 29/07/202345,166 mi
- 29/07/202449,967 mi+4,801 mi
- 06/06/202554,106 mi+4,139 mi
- 06/06/202554,106 mi
Average of roughly 4,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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