2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FH13 MKC

The 2013 Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 November 2025 at 76,160 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 8 November 2024 at 69,668 miles confirms the vehicle has cleared successive annual examinations without outstanding advisories. The recorded mileage of 76,160 against a 13-year lifespan equates to a low average of roughly 5,858 miles per year. The records show steady annual accumulation: 52,369 miles in November 2022, 60,882 in November 2023, 69,537 at the failed attempt on 4 November 2024, then 69,668 four days later, and 76,160 by November 2025. The only anomaly is the 4 November 2024 failure at 69,537 miles, which the DVSA entry lists with no defects recorded, indicating the rejection likely stemmed from administrative or documentation grounds rather than mechanical fault, given the immediate pass days later. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points beneath the sills and suspension mounting areas, as a clean MOT sheet does not preclude surface rust on a 13-year-old hatchback. The tester noted no advisories on coil springs, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions across the five-year record, which implies previous owners kept consumable wear within test limits. Given the low mileage and absent defect history, the Polo reflects light use and consistent basic upkeep rather than deferred maintenance. Verify the 2024 failure cause with the selling party and confirm service records, but the MOT data alone shows no worsening mechanical trend.