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LK63 BXA

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,776 mi
Last recorded67,776 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK63 BXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 67,776 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6...

Fail 18 Feb 2026 67,776 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6...

Pass 4 Mar 2025 62,267 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,078 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Fail 20 Feb 2024 57,078 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside front tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 23 Feb 2023 52,101 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 48,908 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,404 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,981 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,981 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 32,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 29,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,287 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 BXA is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LK63 BXA, 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 LK63 BXA registered?

LK63 BXA is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 October 2013.

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