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047408

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,436 mi
Last recorded72,436 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration047408
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 72,436 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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047408 is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 50,417 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 047408, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 047408 registered?

047408 is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is 047408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 047408 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 047408 have outstanding finance?

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