2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · TO08 SWA
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 63,505 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TO08 SWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 63,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TO08 SWA 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 (TO08 SWA) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
TO08 SWA Mileage History
- 09/10/202352,837 mi
- 11/10/202352,838 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/202462,839 mi+10,001 mi
- 25/11/202462,839 mi
- 04/12/202563,505 mi+666 mi
Average of roughly 4,951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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