2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · SH13 RFY
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 111,586 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH13 RFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
- 111,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH13 RFY 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 (SH13 RFY) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “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))”.
SH13 RFY Mileage History
- 01/12/2023101,872 mi
- 27/11/2024107,783 mi+5,911 mi
- 02/12/2024107,783 mi
- 28/11/2025111,856 mi+4,073 mi
- 06/12/2025111,586 mi-270 mi
Average of roughly 4,822 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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