2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GY13 LFX
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2013. Recorded mileage 106,751 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY13 LFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/08/2026
- 106,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY13 LFX 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 (GY13 LFX) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
GY13 LFX Mileage History
- 27/07/202396,445 mi
- 15/08/2024104,749 mi+8,304 mi
- 11/08/2025105,404 mi+655 mi
- 19/08/2025105,405 mi+1 mi
- 17/08/2026106,751 mi+1,346 mi
Average of roughly 3,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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