2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · RK13 YTT
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 124,066 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK13 YTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 124,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RK13 YTT Mileage History
- 14/04/2025112,213 mi
- 14/04/2025112,214 mi+1 mi
- 04/04/2026123,596 mi+11,382 mi
- 20/04/2026124,066 mi+470 mi
- 21/04/2026124,066 mi
Average of roughly 11,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK13 YTT 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 (RK13 YTT) between April 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment movement in lever also (1.1.6 (c))”.
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