2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YO03 LMH
2013 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 82,238 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,238 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO03 LMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 82,238 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YO03 LMH 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 (YO03 LMH) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YO03 LMH Mileage History
- 31/08/202364,420 mi
- 29/12/202365,290 mi+870 mi
- 17/12/202474,864 mi+9,574 mi
- 18/12/202474,864 mi
- 16/12/202582,238 mi+7,374 mi
Average of roughly 7,764 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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