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LK13 XCX

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,206 mi
Last recorded71,206 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 XCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 71,206 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 71,206 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 67,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 63,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 63,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,744 miles

both rear wheel arches damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2023 58,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2022 52,406 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 52,404 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 45,204 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 45,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 42,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 38,467 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 38,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 34,839 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 29,909 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 8 May 2017 29,909 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2016 24,108 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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LK13 XCX is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK13 XCX, 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 LK13 XCX registered?

LK13 XCX is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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