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LK63 SDY

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,373 mi
Last recorded159,373 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK63 SDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 159,373 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 159,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 114,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/R SLIGHTLY LOW ON EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/R BRAKE DRUM SLIGHTLY CONTAMINATED SUSPECT WHEEL CYCLINDER LEAK

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2024 106,011 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 106,011 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,399 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 100,399 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 90,993 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides near 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 81,532 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 65,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,591 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,707 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,320 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 SDY is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

LK63 SDY is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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