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A21 BLT

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,083 mi
Last recorded102,083 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 BLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 102,083 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front outer sill corroding

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2025 99,096 miles

Central and rear exhaust corroding

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2024 97,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 91,388 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,550 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 81,266 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,732 miles

n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,342 miles

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

O/S/R shocker bump stop rubber split and shocker cover loose

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 56,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 53,398 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 53,398 miles

Central Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 41,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 41,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 35,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 30,330 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 27,619 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 27,619 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

AIRBAG warning light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BLT is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 A21 BLT, 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 BLT is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is A21 BLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 BLT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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