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A13 HTJ

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,973 mi
Last recorded21,973 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 HTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 21,973 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 21,963 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 21,381 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs corroded inside face

Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,435 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 20,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 19,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 18,076 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 17,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,839 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 16,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 15,361 miles

all 4 tyres badly cracked/split in tread

Pass 17 May 2017 13,631 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 13,020 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 8,889 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 8,320 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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A13 HTJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A13 HTJ, 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 A13 HTJ registered?

A13 HTJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 November 2010.

Is A13 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 HTJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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