2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · F1 CGL
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 73,421 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,421 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F1 CGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 73,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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F1 CGL 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 (F1 CGL) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
F1 CGL Mileage History
- 14/02/202365,976 mi
- 09/02/202467,414 mi+1,438 mi
- 08/04/202568,180 mi+766 mi
- 07/04/202673,421 mi+5,241 mi
- 07/04/202673,421 mi
Average of roughly 2,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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