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A22 LDY

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,633 mi
Last recorded137,633 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 LDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 137,633 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 137,625 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 130,279 miles

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 129,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both O/S & N/S front rubber boots deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 128,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 111,100 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,048 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 79,350 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,931 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Aug 2013 31,033 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,033 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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A22 LDY is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A22 LDY, 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 A22 LDY registered?

A22 LDY is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 August 2010.

Is A22 LDY safe to buy?

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