2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · BK13 ULF
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 97,056 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK13 ULF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 97,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK13 ULF 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 (BK13 ULF) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
BK13 ULF Mileage History
- 23/05/202377,325 mi
- 23/05/202483,275 mi+5,950 mi
- 23/05/202590,132 mi+6,857 mi
- 19/05/202697,056 mi+6,924 mi
- 19/05/202697,056 mi
Average of roughly 6,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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