2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · F7 TEN
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 13,034 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F7 TEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
- 13,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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F7 TEN 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 (F7 TEN) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
F7 TEN Mileage History
- 24/09/202210,821 mi
- 30/09/202311,336 mi+515 mi
- 30/09/202311,336 mi
- 04/01/202512,191 mi+855 mi
- 03/01/202613,034 mi+843 mi
Average of roughly 675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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