2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RV13 VPY
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 114,510 miles. MOT valid until 09 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV13 VPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 114,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RV13 VPY Mileage History
- 06/07/202288,675 mi
- 04/07/2023101,075 mi+12,400 mi
- 07/07/2023101,180 mi+105 mi
- 11/07/2024111,791 mi+10,611 mi
- 11/05/2026114,510 mi+2,719 mi
Average of roughly 6,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV13 VPY 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 (RV13 VPY) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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