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A14 GVH

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,543 mi
Last recorded73,543 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 73,543 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has travel but still functional

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 71,275 miles

Hand brake lever has travel but still functional

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 71,274 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever has travel but still functional

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,259 miles

Handbrake lever has travel

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 66,259 miles

Handbrake lever has travel

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,379 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,633 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 60,633 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,444 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Nov 2019 57,444 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

tps light on

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2018 54,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

nearside rear tyre valve cracked

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,516 miles

nearside rear shocker cover loose

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Nov 2017 50,516 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear shocker cover loose

tyre pressure warning lamp on

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 43,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,765 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 36,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,771 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 21,304 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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A14 GVH is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A14 GVH, 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 A14 GVH registered?

A14 GVH is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2010.

Is A14 GVH safe to buy?

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