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3 LCN

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests47 (32 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate68.1%

Mileage

10,320 mi
Last recorded10,320 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 LCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

32 pass 15 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 10,320 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 53,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 10,155 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 52,793 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 52,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2023 9,893 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 52,278 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,833 miles

Nearside Rear tyre under-deflated.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 9,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,894 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 49,894 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 8,812 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 8,565 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 48,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 8,362 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 45,914 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 8,138 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 8,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Covers and Trays Fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,593 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 44,593 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 7,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 7,651 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,792 miles

rear exhaust coroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 43,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 7,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread.

Nearside Wiper blade splitting.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 7,283 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread.

Nearside Wiper blade splitting.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 42,839 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 42,839 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,044 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,426 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 41,425 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but no blowing gases

Pass 13 Aug 2014 6,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 6,693 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,607 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 36,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,408 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 34,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 28,496 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,496 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,510 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 24,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,403 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 20,403 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 16,712 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 16,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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3 LCN is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.1%.

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 3 LCN, 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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3 LCN is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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