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209 APT

2013 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,253 mi
Last recorded54,253 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration209 APT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 54,253 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 54,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit and both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 49,815 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 49,040 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 45,375 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split in centre of rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split in centre of rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated loose at floor mount? (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 38,612 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 33,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 28,819 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 23,693 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 18,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 14,785 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 9,760 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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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209 APT is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 209 APT, 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 209 APT registered?

209 APT is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 February 2013.

Is 209 APT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 209 APT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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