2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NK13 WYR
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 56,640 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK13 WYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 56,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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NK13 WYR 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 (NK13 WYR) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NK13 WYR Mileage History
- 20/02/202333,350 mi
- 18/01/202435,659 mi+2,309 mi
- 15/01/202547,801 mi+12,142 mi
- 15/01/202547,801 mi
- 27/01/202656,640 mi+8,839 mi
Average of roughly 7,934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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