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1 OBY

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,316 mi
Last recorded72,316 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 OBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,316 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 70,490 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 68,380 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 65,404 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,461 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 62,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,102 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,612 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,978 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,433 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 45,855 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,094 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,660 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,423 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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1 OBY is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 1 OBY, 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 1 OBY registered?

1 OBY is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 March 2010.

Is 1 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 OBY 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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