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162 NTB

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,240 mi
Last recorded59,240 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration162 NTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 59,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

front brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2025 59,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

front brake discs inner surfaces corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2024 55,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2024 55,917 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,710 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2023 52,709 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 Nov 2022 49,747 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 47,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust silencer heavily corroded and heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2021 47,072 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust silencer heavily corroded and heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded but not leaking gasses

Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,119 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 42,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,095 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 37,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 28,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 28,794 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,132 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 23,717 miles

front discs corroded ,inners.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 20,194 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 14,634 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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162 NTB is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 58,117 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 162 NTB, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 162 NTB registered?

162 NTB is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2010.

Is 162 NTB safe to buy?

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