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199 ALG

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

34,074 mi
Last recorded34,074 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration199 ALG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 34,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 34,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 29,157 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 27,208 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 27,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 24,388 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 22,714 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 20,255 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2020 16,674 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Fail 12 Feb 2020 16,674 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 13,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 11,218 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 11,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2017 10,565 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 8,296 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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199 ALG is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 199 ALG, 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 199 ALG registered?

199 ALG is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is 199 ALG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 199 ALG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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