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9730 VW

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

11,553 mi
Last recorded11,553 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9730 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 11,553 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 10,962 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 10,461 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 10,111 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 9,498 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 8,916 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 8,084 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 6,951 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 6,951 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 6,031 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 5,259 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 4,232 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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9730 VW is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc 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 9730 VW, 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 9730 VW registered?

9730 VW is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 February 2013.

Is 9730 VW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9730 VW 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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