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LK13 XEN

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,829 mi
Last recorded60,829 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK13 XEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 60,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 57,697 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 54,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 51,286 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,301 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 48,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 43,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,428 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 38,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 29,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 24,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 19,634 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 XEN is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LK13 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

LK13 XEN is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is LK13 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK13 XEN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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