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2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GL13 BWM

GL13 BWM

2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 92,903 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2022.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2013 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Dec 2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
92,903 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Dec 2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
1198cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The last recorded MOT test conducted on December 6, 2021 at 92,903 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards at that time. While the history shows failures in 2019 and 2020, the subsequent clean passes suggest that any identified mechanical or structural issues were successfully rectified by the previous owner. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,146 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression with 10,853 miles covered between November 2019 and November 2020, and another 12,152 miles between November 2020 and December 2021. However, there is a significant gap in data following the final test in late 2021. Since over four years have passed since the last MOT, the current state of rubber components, brake fluid, and tyres remains unknown despite the relatively low recorded mileage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to age-related degradation, such as suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines. Given that the car has not been tested in several years, a thorough check for corrosion on the exhaust and structural mounting points is essential. Because the vehicle likely sat for a period recently, the inspector must also verify the condition of perished tyres, seized brake calipers, and degraded fluids, rather than relying solely on the 2021 pass.
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GL13 BWM Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2021
  • 92,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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GL13 BWM MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Polo (GL13 BWM) between December 2021 and December 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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