2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · ND13 XPB
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 86,518 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND13 XPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 86,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND13 XPB 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 (ND13 XPB) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ND13 XPB Mileage History
- 19/04/202361,531 mi
- 04/04/202467,119 mi+5,588 mi
- 02/04/202576,705 mi+9,586 mi
- 04/04/202576,708 mi+3 mi
- 02/04/202686,518 mi+9,810 mi
Average of roughly 8,455 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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