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18 BVP

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,621 mi
Last recorded20,621 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 BVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 20,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 20,130 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 stone chips swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 19,502 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jan 2024 19,592 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 19,147 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 18,010 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 16,634 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 16,291 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 14,629 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cracks in tyre side wall not showing ply or cord at time of test

Offside Rear Outer cracks in tyre side wall not showing ply or cord at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2018 12,969 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has cracks on outer edge but not to cords

Offside Rear Outer tyre has cracks on outer edge but not to cords

Pass 4 Jan 2017 10,987 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 9,256 miles

Offside Rear service brake and parking brake performance low compared with n/s rear

Pass 6 Jan 2015 7,727 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 5,994 miles

n/s rear tyre different speed rating to all others eg n/s rear (H) all others (T) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

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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18 BVP is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 18 BVP, 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 18 BVP registered?

18 BVP is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 2010.

Is 18 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 BVP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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