2013 Volkswagen Polo · 134,423 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Polo reliability
2013 Volkswagen Polos fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 Polo years (134,423 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- 33.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 65,739
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 134,423
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 15.7% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Polo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.7%
- Suspension9.8%
- Brakes8.7%
- Tyres6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Body, chassis and structure3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.52%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.61%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.33%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.14%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.03%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.31%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.68%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.77%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.49%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Polo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Polos fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 Polo years (134,423 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Polo MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (3.52% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.61% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Polo have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Polo shows 65,739 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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