2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y21 BAB
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 25,783 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y21 BAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 25,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y21 BAB 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 (Y21 BAB) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Y21 BAB Mileage History
- 03/08/202221,445 mi
- 16/08/202322,548 mi+1,103 mi
- 08/08/202423,692 mi+1,144 mi
- 29/07/202524,631 mi+939 mi
- 06/08/202625,783 mi+1,152 mi
Average of roughly 1,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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