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LK63 ZPM

2013 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,913 mi
Last recorded76,913 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK63 ZPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 76,913 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 74,894 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2024 74,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 72,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,638 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 67,270 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,812 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2019 60,823 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 55,170 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 53,468 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 53,468 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,773 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZPM is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZPM, 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 ZPM registered?

LK63 ZPM is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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