2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · ND10 AEB

The 2023‑09‑20 MOT at 150,905 miles resulted in a pass, confirming that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standards. While the latest test shows no major defects, the history reveals a stable but concerning trend: recurring suspension arm wear, persistent sub‑frame corrosion, and intermittent steering rack play have been documented since 2017, with no recent failures on critical systems such as the engine or brakes. Across 16 years the mileage has risen from 26,386 miles in 2014 to 150,905 miles in 2023, averaging 9,432 miles per year, which is typical for the model’s age. However, the data show uneven accumulation: a jump of 15,614 miles between the 2017 and 2018 tests, and a larger increase of 24,545 miles from 2019 to 2020, indicating periods of heavy use, whereas the intervals from 2021 to 2023 added only 5,762 miles over two years, suggesting a more restrained driving pattern in recent years. The recurring faults centre on the front suspension components – pins, bushes and ball‑joint dust covers – which have been flagged as worn or deteriorated in every test since 2017, and on the sub‑frame, which shows age‑related corrosion but has not been deemed seriously weakened. Additional concerns include the front exhaust leak, the play in the steering rack inner joint, and the history of engine MIL faults and parking‑brake efficiency failures in earlier years, all of which point to potential neglect of structural and drivetrain maintenance. A buyer should therefore inspect the physical condition of the front suspension arms, ball joints and steering rack for excessive movement or looseness, examine the sub‑frame and surrounding chassis for rust penetration, verify the thickness of the front brake discs and pads, check the exhaust for leaks, and confirm that the parking brake operates within the required efficiency; tyre tread and any signs of uneven wear should also be assessed.