VOLKSWAGEN POLO

RED · PETROL · 2013 · 1,198cc

🇬🇧UK
PJ63LBE
infoGeneral Information
MakeVOLKSWAGEN
ModelPOLO
ColourRED
Year of manufacture2013
Fuel typePETROL
Wheelplan2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration01 Nov 2013
Vehicle age13 years
Type approvalM1
Date of last V5C issued21 Jul 2025
Marked for exportNo
Ownership stabilityRecent acquisition
Estimated current ownership1 years
local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity1,198 cc
Fuel typePETROL
COâ‚‚ emissions (official)128 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)~54 MPG
Environmental rating7/10
ULEZ & Environmental ComplianceLikely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost~£1,645
0 – 100 A 101 – 120 BC 121 – 140 DE ◀ This vehicle (128g/km) 141 – 165 FG 166 – 185 HI 186 – 225 JK 225+ L
assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT
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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 29 Jun 2026
verified
✓ MOT Valid Expires: 22 May 2027
eco
ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown
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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: PJ63LBE
308
days (22 May 2027)
0
days (29 Jun 2026)
RegistrationPJ63LBE
MOT status✓ Valid
MOT expiry date22 May 2027
MOT days remaining308 days
Tax statusUntaxed
Tax due date29 Jun 2026
Tax days remaining0 days
V5C last issued21 Jul 2025
Marked for exportNo
ULEZ complianceLikely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcomeLikely to Require Attention
Service reminder3164 miles in ~3 months
psychologyAI & Advanced Insights
AI Buyer Risk IndicatorcancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer RecommendationPoor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition RatingVery Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating2.1 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction91% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT OutcomeLikely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail TrendStable
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)Near class average
MOT History Score40/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score66/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score95%
Vehicle Transparency Score100/100
Vehicle Usage PatternStandard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost~£2,405 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost~£1,645
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost~£760
Future Repair & Defect PredictionBrakes
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner IndicatorNot indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime~3.6 years (at current mileage rate)
summarizeAI Vehicle Summary
AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2013), RED, PETROL, 1,198cc. Has completed 15 MOT tests, with a 60% pass rate (9 passed, 6 failed). Recorded 104,327 miles, averaging 12,656 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 20 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 21/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
historyMOT History Summary
MOT expiry date2027-05-22
MOT pass rate
60%
Tests passed9
Tests failed6
Dangerous defects (total)1
Major defects (total)21
Minor defects (total)2
Advisory items (total)20
Pass / Fail trendStable
vs. UK class averageNear class average
fact_checkFull MOT History (15 Tests)
MOT #15 2026-04-28 09:52
Test number: 145208752174
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 22 May 2027
Odometer: 104,327 MI
Items: 1
  • Advisory Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300
MOT #14 2025-05-23 16:20
Test number: 234667418719
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 22 May 2026
Odometer: 102,980 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #13 2025-05-23 10:15
Test number: 782630727989
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 102,978 MI
Items: 5
  • Major Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • Major Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
  • Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £320 – £1,550
MOT #12 2024-12-10 18:02
Test number: 888073634506
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 09 Dec 2025
Odometer: 99,432 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £240 – £980
MOT #11 2024-12-06 08:50
Test number: 252746553186
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 99,432 MI
Items: 13
  • Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • Major Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • Major Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • Major Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  • Major Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £870 – £3,660
MOT #10 2023-09-27 14:19
Test number: 625128133298
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 26 Sep 2024
Odometer: 89,973 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #9 2023-09-27 14:03
Test number: 383411328643
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 89,973 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • Major Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £240 – £1,180
MOT #8 2023-09-26 14:34
Test number: 657222027650
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 89,973 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • Major Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £240 – £1,180
MOT #7 2022-09-23 10:08
Test number: 596036811450
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 25 Sep 2023
Odometer: 84,583 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer has slight leak also joining sleeve has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £140 – £580
MOT #6 2021-08-31 11:18
Test number: 123060632218
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 25 Sep 2022
Odometer: 81,156 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #5 2020-09-16 11:32
Test number: 580804596234
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 25 Sep 2021
Odometer: 80,098 MI
Items: 1
  • Minor Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £400
MOT #4 2020-09-16 09:32
Test number: 164445694357
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 80,098 MI
Items: 2
  • Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 84h conti contact 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • Minor Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £580
MOT #3 2019-09-26 15:23
Test number: 398672051959
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 25 Sep 2020
Odometer: 73,964 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory service lamp on
  • Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £1,100
MOT #2 2019-09-26 10:06
Test number: 327880754268
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 73,964 MI
Items: 6
  • Advisory service lamp on
  • Major Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • Advisory Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £430 – £2,100
MOT #1 2018-01-29 16:21
Test number: 134109377708
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 28 Jan 2019
Odometer: 65,749 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £580
speedMileage Check
Odometer unitmiles
Mileage registrations15
First registration2018-01-29
Last registration2026-04-28
Latest reading104,327 miles
Annual avg (est.)12,656 mi/yr
vs UK averageAbove average
% of UK avg178%
Mileage growth trendDecreasing use
Wear level68% — High Wear
Odometer consistency✓ Consistent
mileage ↑ vehicle age →
Registration #12018-01-2965,749 miles
Registration #22019-09-2673,964 miles
Registration #32019-09-2673,964 miles
Registration #42020-09-1680,098 miles
Registration #52020-09-1680,098 miles
Registration #62021-08-3181,156 miles
Registration #72022-09-2384,583 miles
Registration #82023-09-2689,973 miles
Registration #92023-09-2789,973 miles
Registration #102023-09-2789,973 miles
Registration #112024-12-0699,432 miles
Registration #122024-12-1099,432 miles
Registration #132025-05-23102,978 miles
Registration #142025-05-23102,980 miles
Registration #152026-04-28104,327 miles
infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.
list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories
âš  Top Defects (Failures)
Headlight×7
Exhaust System×5
Ball Joint×3
Tyres×2
Emissions System×2
ℹ Top Advisories
Steering System×6
Tyres×6
Exhaust System×3
Windscreen×2
Oil Leak Repair×2
handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions
checklistMOT Preparation Advice
build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity
dangerous
Dangerous Defects
£60 – £180
1 defect found
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Major Defects
£1,410 – £6,830
21 defects found
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Minor Defects
£200 – £800
2 items found
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Advisory Items
£1,510 – £6,380
20 items noted
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All-Time Total Est.
£3,180 – £14,190
Across all MOT tests
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Latest MOT Est.
£50 – £300
Most recent test
info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.
trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation
Est. Market Value
£700
Based on age, mileage & condition
Annual Depreciation
£95
~14% per year
Running Cost / yr
£2,405
Fuel + maintenance est.
Vehicle Age
13
years old
info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.