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A1 FVB

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,720 mi
Last recorded33,720 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 33,720 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 29,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 25,275 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 21,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 16,845 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Pass 28 May 2021 13,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 8,494 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 8,428 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 8,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 7,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 6,772 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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A1 FVB is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,395cc 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 A1 FVB, 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 A1 FVB registered?

A1 FVB is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is A1 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 FVB 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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