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74 APF

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,778 mi
Last recorded30,778 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 APF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 30,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 30,176 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 29,360 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 28,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 25,292 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 24,050 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 22,419 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 21,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,304 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 20,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,135 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 17,560 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 15,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,930 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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74 APF is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 74 APF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 74 APF?

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What year was 74 APF registered?

74 APF is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2010.

Is 74 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 74 APF 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.

Does 74 APF have outstanding finance?

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