2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RV13 BZH
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 67,154 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV13 BZH Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 67,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV13 BZH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Polo (RV13 BZH) between February 2016 and March 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 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: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”.
RV13 BZH Mileage History
- 25/02/201612,763 mi
- 01/03/201716,677 mi+3,914 mi
- 24/02/201820,053 mi+3,376 mi
- 27/02/201930,080 mi+10,027 mi
- 27/02/201930,080 mi
- 26/02/202042,443 mi+12,363 mi
- 26/02/202145,764 mi+3,321 mi
- 28/02/202250,077 mi+4,313 mi
- 28/02/202250,077 mi
- 16/02/202353,244 mi+3,167 mi
- 29/02/202458,604 mi+5,360 mi
- 12/03/202564,379 mi+5,775 mi
- 19/03/202667,154 mi+2,775 mi
- 21/03/202667,154 mi
Average of roughly 5,403 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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