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J20 AHN

2010 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

95,107 mi
Last recorded95,107 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Polo58,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 AHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 95,107 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 119,924 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2024 95,010 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 114,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2023 94,869 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 107,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2022 93,165 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 100,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 93,165 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 93,165 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,802 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 91,508 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,706 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 90,311 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with side skirts, floor and engine undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Pass 4 Jul 2019 83,903 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 83,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 87,846 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 87,846 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2018 77,697 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 82,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 82,471 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2017 71,567 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,059 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016

all brake pipes greased

underside heavily greased

Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,954 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,339 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,765 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 47,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2013 47,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 42,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 33,029 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 20,735 miles

Nearside Front 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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J20 AHN is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 J20 AHN, 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 J20 AHN registered?

J20 AHN is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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