2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ST02 BER
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 86,195 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST02 BER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 86,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST02 BER 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 (ST02 BER) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure bolt loos (5.3.1 (a) (i))”.
ST02 BER Mileage History
- 30/05/202372,923 mi
- 05/07/202479,837 mi+6,914 mi
- 25/07/202586,000 mi+6,163 mi
- 27/08/202586,189 mi+189 mi
- 29/08/202586,195 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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