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LK63 BVC

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,200 mi
Last recorded47,200 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK63 BVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 47,200 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 26 Jul 2025 47,200 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 43,952 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 43,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 41,809 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 41,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/r15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2021 39,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,645 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 33,645 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 29,031 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 29,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 19,463 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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LK63 BVC is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LK63 BVC, 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 LK63 BVC registered?

LK63 BVC is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2013.

Is LK63 BVC safe to buy?

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