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42 DBC

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,123 mi
Last recorded55,123 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 DBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 55,123 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 53,271 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 51,462 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 51,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 49,714 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 47,889 miles

Coolant leak possible waterpump

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2021 44,951 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 42,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 38,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 35,629 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 31,903 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 26,714 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,108 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 16,154 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 11,103 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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42 DBC is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 42 DBC, 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 42 DBC registered?

42 DBC is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 June 2010.

Is 42 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 DBC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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