2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · G28 COW
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 74,435 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G28 COW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 74,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G28 COW Mileage History
- 23/08/201628,622 mi
- 16/08/201737,692 mi+9,070 mi
- 23/08/201846,877 mi+9,185 mi
- 22/08/201955,478 mi+8,601 mi
- 10/08/202057,057 mi+1,579 mi
- 10/08/202057,057 mi
- 19/08/202159,503 mi+2,446 mi
- 12/08/202262,453 mi+2,950 mi
- 11/08/202365,251 mi+2,798 mi
- 11/08/202365,251 mi
- 13/08/202467,939 mi+2,688 mi
- 12/08/202571,562 mi+3,623 mi
- 13/08/202571,562 mi
- 23/04/202674,435 mi+2,873 mi
Average of roughly 4,740 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
G28 COW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Polo (G28 COW) between August 2016 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt loose. (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
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