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A13 FFK

1983 Volkswagen Polo

Brown Petrol 1043cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,709 mi
Last recorded63,709 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Volkswagen Polo68,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,043cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 63,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 61,723 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,044 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 60,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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A13 FFK is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo in Brown with a 1,043cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 68,664 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 A13 FFK, 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 43 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A13 FFK?

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What year was A13 FFK registered?

A13 FFK is a 1983 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A13 FFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 FFK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A13 FFK have outstanding finance?

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