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13 HL

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,714 mi
Last recorded58,714 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 HL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 58,714 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 55,714 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2025 45,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 38,057 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 30,829 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 30,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 21,145 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 23,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 21,106 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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13 HL is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 35,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 13 HL, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 13 HL?

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What year was 13 HL registered?

13 HL is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2017.

Is 13 HL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 13 HL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 13 HL have outstanding finance?

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