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A19 DSB

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,101 mi
Last recorded47,101 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 DSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 47,101 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal repairs to both front sills and front subframe under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side rear tyre 195-55-15h split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

rear axle corroded around spring cups

Fail 11 Mar 2026 47,101 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened small hole in front of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in nearside front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole in off side front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side rear tyre 195-55-15h split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

rear axle corroded around spring cups

Pass 19 Feb 2025 42,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2025 42,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2024 38,275 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 38,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 33,800 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 33,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 27,296 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 27,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-55-15h cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 21,370 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 18,864 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,448 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 16,445 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

both rear tyres 195-55-15h cracked

nearside front tyre 195-55-15h cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and nearside front tyres (195 55 15h) cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2014 11,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 8,957 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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A19 DSB is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 A19 DSB, 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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A19 DSB is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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