2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CV13 FPF

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following the most recent pass on 27 March 2026 at 117,517 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the last three years. The March 2026 test passed with no defects recorded, though it followed a failed attempt on the same day at identical mileage with no defects listed, a pattern repeated in March 2025 when a failure on 5 March at 106,609 miles preceded a pass on 6 March with no faults noted. Such same-day fail-then-pass cycles with no recorded defects suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical deterioration. Mileage progression stays consistent with typical use for a 2013 vehicle. The record shows 101,178 miles in March 2024, rising to 106,609 by March 2025 and 117,517 by March 2026, equating to roughly 5,400 to 11,000 miles per year across those intervals. No abrupt accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the data. The clean advisory history across all five entries indicates no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust, or corrosion during the recorded period. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the clean MOT trail. The absence of advisories on brake discs, coil springs, or structural integrity does not confirm component condition, only that the tester logged nothing. Given the car is now 13 years old with over 117,000 miles, front suspension arms, rear axle corrosion, and caliper operation warrant hands-on checks. The repeated no-defect failures hint the previous owner may have used a single garage with inconsistent paperwork, so verifying service history against the mileage is sensible before purchase.