2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HL06 ANN
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 99,033 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HL06 ANN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 99,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HL06 ANN 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 (HL06 ANN) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
HL06 ANN Mileage History
- 09/03/202381,533 mi
- 12/03/202487,351 mi+5,818 mi
- 08/04/202594,402 mi+7,051 mi
- 09/04/202594,432 mi+30 mi
- 28/04/202699,033 mi+4,601 mi
Average of roughly 5,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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