2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · AF10 OPD
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 118,373 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF10 OPD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/03/2023
- 118,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF10 OPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (AF10 OPD) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excess corrosion (7.”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AF10 OPD Mileage History
- 09/03/2022105,362 mi
- 09/03/2022105,362 mi
- 22/03/2023118,373 mi+13,011 mi
Average of roughly 12,573 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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