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A18 HVN

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,257 mi
Last recorded86,257 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 86,257 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 86,257 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 74,299 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 65,430 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 55,400 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 34,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 21,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 20,192 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 18,968 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 17,721 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 16,343 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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A18 HVN is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A18 HVN, 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 A18 HVN registered?

A18 HVN is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 December 2013.

Is A18 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 HVN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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