2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · SP13 TZK
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 134,441 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP13 TZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 134,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP13 TZK 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 (SP13 TZK) between December 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
SP13 TZK Mileage History
- 14/12/202299,847 mi
- 11/12/2023112,725 mi+12,878 mi
- 12/12/2024125,483 mi+12,758 mi
- 25/08/2026134,421 mi+8,938 mi
- 11/09/2026134,441 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 9,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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