VOLKSWAGEN POLO2010 · 1.6L DIESEL

The 2010 Volkswagen Polo currently holds a valid roadworthiness status, having passed the January 2023 MOT at 136,375 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend shows improvement following a poor period in 2020 to 2021, where the vehicle failed twice on a range of safety and emissions faults before subsequent rectification and clean passes in 2022 and 2023. Recorded mileage stands at 136,375 miles against an age of roughly sixteen years, equating to about 8,523 miles per annum and reflecting typical use for the model. The test history shows steady accumulation: 116,807 miles in December 2020, 124,102 at the December 2021 failure, and 136,375 by January 2023. No prolonged standing or sudden high-use spikes are evident, though the gap between the last test and today's date of July 2026 leaves the vehicle untested for over three years. A buyer should physically inspect the steering rack inner joints and track arms, as the tester recorded significant play in both rack joints in December 2021 and play in track arms across the 2020 tests. Lower suspension arm bushes also drew attention, with the nearside front excessively worn and offside front worn but within limits at the 2021 failure. These components degrade with age and may now require renewal. Exhaust security and tyre condition warrant close examination given the insecure central system and multiple edge-worn, perished tyres flagged in 2021. The inoperative engine MIL, flashing glow plug lamp, and failed lamps suggest previous owners deferred basic electrical and emissions upkeep. Confirm structural integrity and corrosion levels on the underside before purchase, as no recent test has verified these since the 2023 pass.