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C10 EXL

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,557 mi
Last recorded95,557 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 EXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 95,557 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 141,241 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 91,362 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 139,776 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 83,003 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,177 miles

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 17 May 2023 73,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 121,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears are starting to crack inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 121,868 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears are starting to crack inside treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 62,226 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 61,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,245 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 108,245 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 59,766 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,518 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,552 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,966 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 78,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,696 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,838 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,045 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,006 miles

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

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

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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C10 EXL is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 35,520 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 C10 EXL, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C10 EXL registered?

C10 EXL is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is C10 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 EXL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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