2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LW13 BAO

The vehicle presents a consistent history of roadworthiness over the last two years. The most recent MOT conducted on 10 July 2025 at 90,753 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following a failure exactly one day prior at the same mileage. This sequence suggests a minor issue or a component failure that was rectified immediately before the re-test. Since that pass in July 2025, the vehicle has operated for a year without a recorded failure, indicating that the mechanical and structural components have remained stable under current usage patterns. At 90,753 miles, this 13-year-old Polo averages approximately 7,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a car of this age. The record shows a period of high activity in 2024, where the car was tested at 78,878 miles in January and again at 80,970 miles in July. This interval indicates the vehicle was used regularly, which is generally beneficial for preventing seals from drying out and components seizing. The lack of advisories in the 2024 and 2025 tests suggests that the previous owners were proactive in maintaining consumable items such as brake pads, tyres, and suspension bushes before they reached failure thresholds. The absence of recurring advisories regarding structural corrosion or exhaust components in the record is a positive indicator for a vehicle of this vintage. However, because the last test was performed in July 2025, the vehicle is now technically overdue for its annual MOT inspection. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the underbody for rust and check the brake discs for pitting, as the MOT record does not capture the state of these components between test dates. The data points to a well-maintained example that has not suffered from significant mechanical neglect in recent years.