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LK13 XDO

2013 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,998 mi
Last recorded108,998 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 XDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 108,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi - pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 108,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi - pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Nov 2024 103,720 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , rear section of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking / perishing on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , rear section of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 96,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear tyre perished cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 96,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs worn (Strong Advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear tyre perished cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 89,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 89,735 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 82,537 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 82,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 75,063 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 68,690 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 68,690 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 58,773 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 58,773 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 48,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre Acceifra 185/60R15 1.6 - 3 - 1.6 mm

Nearside Front Tyre Acceifra 185/60R15 2 - 3 - 1.6 mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 185/60R15 2.5 - 4 - 3 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre Continental 185/60R15 2.5 - 4 - 3 mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Fail 10 Feb 2018 48,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre Acceifra 185/60R15 1.6 - 3 - 1.6 mm

Nearside Front Tyre Acceifra 185/60R15 2 - 3 - 1.6 mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Continental 185/60R15 2.5 - 4 - 3 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre Continental 185/60R15 2.5 - 4 - 3 mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 38,556 miles

Front Slight oil weep around the sump

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small stone chip in the( A Swipe )section of the glass (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 38,556 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Slight oil weep around the sump

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XDO is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 XDO, 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 LK13 XDO registered?

LK13 XDO is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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