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LK13 XEG

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

22,237 mi
Last recorded22,237 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 XEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 22,237 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (4) tyres tread perishing /cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 22,237 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (4) tyres tread perishing /cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 21,236 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 20,241 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 19,063 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (all 4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body work damage + has a dent to drivers door outer panel

Pass 17 Mar 2022 17,480 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 17,480 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 16,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 16,436 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 15,182 miles

Rear rear wiper split/worn

Fail 28 Feb 2020 15,182 miles

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

Rear rear wiper split/worn

Pass 1 Mar 2019 13,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 12,592 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 11,174 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 9,029 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 XEG is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

LK13 XEG is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is LK13 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK13 XEG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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