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A21 BDR

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

76,083 mi
Last recorded76,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 76,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 76,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 67,166 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel cap seal splitting

Fail 14 Jul 2025 67,163 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 15 Jul 2024 57,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill panel corroded

fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,144 miles

Front coil spring not seated correctly possibly fitted upside down

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2023 50,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front coil spring not seated correctly possibly fitted upside down

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 20 Jul 2022 45,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 43,133 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre perished and split.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,580 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 40,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,806 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 37,806 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 35,106 miles

Front brake pads worn.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 35,106 miles

Front brake pads worn.

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 32,454 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished and split.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 32,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R Tyre perished and split.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,382 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 28,382 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,000 miles

advise front brake pads low

Pass 28 May 2014 18,584 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 15,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 15,950 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A21 BDR is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 A21 BDR, 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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A21 BDR is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 December 2010.

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