2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BM12 OSE
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 147,808 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM12 OSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 147,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BM12 OSE 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 (BM12 OSE) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BM12 OSE Mileage History
- 31/05/2023128,890 mi
- 25/06/2024138,168 mi+9,278 mi
- 25/06/2024138,168 mi
- 17/06/2025147,802 mi+9,634 mi
- 17/06/2025147,808 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 9,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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