2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LM51 MAR
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 65,543 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LM51 MAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 65,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LM51 MAR Mileage History
- 29/01/202458,036 mi
- 06/02/202562,648 mi+4,612 mi
- 07/02/202562,648 mi
- 08/05/202563,780 mi+1,132 mi
- 20/05/202665,543 mi+1,763 mi
Average of roughly 3,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LM51 MAR 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 (LM51 MAR) between January 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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