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4791 JN

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,325 mi
Last recorded44,325 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4791 JN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 44,325 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 40,666 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 39,656 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 6 Jan 2023 39,032 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,461 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 36,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 32,302 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 27,645 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 24,641 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 22,613 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 22,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 19,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 16,498 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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4791 JN is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 4791 JN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 4791 JN registered?

4791 JN is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 February 2013.

Is 4791 JN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4791 JN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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