2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SW13 DMU
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 67,800 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW13 DMU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 67,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW13 DMU Mileage History
- 20/06/201616,610 mi
- 20/06/201616,610 mi
- 23/06/201722,002 mi+5,392 mi
- 23/06/201722,002 mi
- 25/06/201827,076 mi+5,074 mi
- 25/06/201827,076 mi
- 10/06/201931,408 mi+4,332 mi
- 08/07/202143,032 mi+11,624 mi
- 24/06/202255,719 mi+12,687 mi
- 06/07/202256,040 mi+321 mi
- 07/07/202256,040 mi
- 04/07/202357,626 mi+1,586 mi
- 05/07/202357,626 mi
- 27/06/202461,678 mi+4,052 mi
- 04/07/202563,445 mi+1,767 mi
- 07/07/202563,455 mi+10 mi
- 25/06/202667,800 mi+4,345 mi
Average of roughly 5,112 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
SW13 DMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Polo (SW13 DMU) between June 2016 and June 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))”.
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