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A18 CUU

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,992 mi
Last recorded122,992 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 122,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 116,120 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 111,191 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 99,798 miles

Windscreen stone chip

Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,361 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 67,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 51,136 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,127 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,043 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 29,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 22,027 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 22,015 miles

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

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

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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A18 CUU is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A18 CUU, 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 A18 CUU registered?

A18 CUU is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 July 2010.

Is A18 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 CUU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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