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A13 YDN

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,699 mi
Last recorded80,699 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 YDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 80,699 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 79,701 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,693 miles

slight bind rear brakes been standing

Pass 27 Mar 2020 66,219 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 66,218 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin front flexi breaking away blowing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure clipped back and adjusted to pass (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 59,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 59,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracked (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged rim on inside (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 56,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged rim on inside (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,274 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 46,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 38,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,501 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 29,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YDN is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A13 YDN, 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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A13 YDN is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 January 2010.

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