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1TTB262

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

181,957 mi
Last recorded181,957 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1TTB262
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 181,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements white (0.1 (d))

exhaust corroded

nearside front shock slight leak

offside wheel rim damaged on inside edge

play in nearside front top shock mount

various damage over vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2025 175,312 miles

offside rear door damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2025 175,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

offside rear door damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2024 166,847 miles

damage to offside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 12 Feb 2024 166,847 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

damage to offside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 8 Feb 2023 156,066 miles

exhaust corroded

rear bumper damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2023 155,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,272 miles

nearside front tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 143,203 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

nearside front tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 134,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 134,489 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 128,808 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 128,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 114,345 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 4 Feb 2019 114,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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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1TTB262 is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 1TTB262, 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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1TTB262 is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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