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A21 CXM

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,380 mi
Last recorded109,380 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 109,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nsr flexi at flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi close to fail (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 109,372 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os outer body sill along complete length excess corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to nsr flexi at flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi close to fail (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,217 miles

Both headlight aims poor

Engine sump pan corroded

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Sill

Pass 18 Jan 2023 89,927 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Fail 13 Jan 2023 89,927 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Centre sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,469 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tred (5.2.3 (e))

silencer pipe joint slight leak of gasses,requires clamp tightened, advised customer

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,822 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 33,420 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 33,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 21,542 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres 3mm

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 18,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake binding and parking brake efficiency low

Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2013 13,450 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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A21 CXM is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXM, 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 CXM is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 November 2010.

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