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A18 UXB

2013 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,560 mi
Last recorded165,560 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 UXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 165,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 164,276 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2023 155,655 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 143,438 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,851 miles

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

Front both sides of steering has play in inner rack pivot joint area(tie rods)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 1856015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper rubber torn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre xhaust sleeve rotten -at rear clamp

Pass 4 Nov 2020 97,975 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,616 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 77,437 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,920 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 52,735 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 52,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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 UXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel 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 UXB, 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 A18 UXB registered?

A18 UXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2013.

Is A18 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 UXB 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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