2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · JB53 BAY
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2013. Recorded mileage 85,369 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1198cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
JB53 BAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 85,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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JB53 BAY Mileage History
- 22/09/202376,378 mi
- 28/09/202376,413 mi+35 mi
- 07/10/202483,429 mi+7,016 mi
- 10/10/202483,429 mi
- 24/09/202585,369 mi+1,940 mi
Average of roughly 4,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JB53 BAY 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 (JB53 BAY) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
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