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When is the MOT due for R490 BEC?

The MOT for R490 BEC is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R490 BEC?

The recorded mileage for R490 BEC is 132,021 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R490 BEC ULEZ compliant?

No, R490 BEC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · R490 BEC

R490 BEC

2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31/07/2013. Recorded mileage 132,021 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2013 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 132,021 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 132,021 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2013
Engine: 1199cc

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R490 BEC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2026
132,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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R490 BEC Mileage History

16/08/2024120,690 mi
29/08/2024120,708 mi+18 mi
29/08/2025126,834 mi+6,126 mi
18/09/2025126,854 mi+20 mi
09/09/2026132,021 mi+5,167 mi

Average of roughly 5,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R490 BEC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 02:00

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Polo (R490 BEC) between August 2024 and September 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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