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A21 SNL

2010 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,619 mi
Last recorded81,619 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 SNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 81,619 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak egr cooler ()

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount braket welds (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroding off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,191 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 2,872 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 73,835 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 69,460 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 1,355 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,223 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,667 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 54,221 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 47,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2018 47,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2018 43,864 miles

Front brake discs are slightly lipped.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 43,864 miles

Front brake discs are slightly lipped.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,501 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 39,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,959 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,423 miles

vehicle wet when tested

Fail 6 Jan 2015 31,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,807 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 19,532 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 SNL is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SNL, 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 A21 SNL registered?

A21 SNL is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is A21 SNL safe to buy?

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