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A15 BAL

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,133 mi
Last recorded40,133 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 40,133 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2026 40,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2025 38,199 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 38,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

TPMS warning

Pass 8 Feb 2024 32,839 miles

TPMS warning on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 32,839 miles

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

TPMS warning on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 28,816 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 28,816 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 26,299 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 25,262 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 24,979 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,211 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 24,211 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged cable insecure rubbing on road spring (1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 23,293 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 23,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 21,700 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,114 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 15,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,290 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall split

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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A15 BAL is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A15 BAL, 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 A15 BAL registered?

A15 BAL is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is A15 BAL safe to buy?

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