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A25 KOL

2010 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,941 mi
Last recorded94,941 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 KOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 94,941 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded and suspension

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle inspection limited

Fail 23 Jun 2025 94,939 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded and suspension

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle inspection limited

Fail 2 Jun 2025 94,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear corrosion on axle and suspension

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2024 87,888 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 87,843 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,778 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 84,117 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking or perishing/very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield has fixings broken / missing

Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,086 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 79,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ DPF (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working LED in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

oil level high

warning lamps on dash [not mil ]

Pass 19 Sep 2020 75,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,290 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,025 miles

covers fitted over engine and under vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2018 68,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven 57% (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted over engine and under vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,083 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 49,634 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 49,634 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,351 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 33,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear brake sticking on slightly

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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A25 KOL is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A25 KOL, 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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A25 KOL is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 2010.

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