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2013 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration DF13TXM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2013
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1198cc
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- Expires 09 Oct 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,906 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,469 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front flexi exhaust pipe is in poor condition an has a slight blow.
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
2 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front flexi exhaust pipe is in poor condition an has a slight blow.
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
7 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,219 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 86,219 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 81,387 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perished in tread slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,888 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 185/60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
11 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 185/60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
24 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,586 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Handbrake travel little or reserve travel
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 46,750 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
27 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,022 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 26,857 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2018 23 Jun 202628 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 26,857 MI
23 Jun 20269 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 18,104 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2017 23 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF13TXM was registered on 2013-07-19
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