CarVerify

Free Car Check

1817 AH

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,391 mi
Last recorded97,391 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration1817 AH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 97,391 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 96,176 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 89,045 miles

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2024 89,045 miles

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

Fuel cap seal splitting

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroded

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 11 May 2022 71,131 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear silensor outer case in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2021 64,137 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 25 May 2021 64,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2020 61,429 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 61,426 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 56,108 miles

Rear exhaust box badly corrored

Fail 2 May 2019 56,105 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside ageing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitting badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box badly corrored

Pass 9 May 2018 51,814 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking and aged in tread bars

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 45,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,802 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 37,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 35,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 32,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 25,342 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

1817 AH is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 1817 AH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1817 AH?

You can check the full history of 1817 AH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 1817 AH registered?

1817 AH is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is 1817 AH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1817 AH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1817 AH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 1817 AH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.