2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · ND10 HDX

The 2010 Volkswagen Polo holds a valid roadworthy status, passing the most recent DVSA test on 24 April 2026 at 176,805 miles. The maintenance trend is stable with a persistent rear structural corrosion advisory. In that April 2026 examination the tester confirmed nearside and offside rear vehicle structure corroded but rigidity not significantly reduced. The April 2025 test at 170,873 miles listed identical corrosion alongside a damaged front lower engine mounting and front brake imbalance just meeting requirements. The March 2023 test at 149,777 miles flagged slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. Absence of those suspension and brake faults in 2026 suggests the previous owner rectified them, yet the repeated corrosion notes imply structural rust was left unattended. Recorded mileages reflect roughly typical use for a sixteen-year-old hatchback, averaging near 11,050 miles per year. The March 2022 test at 133,701 miles and the March 2023 test at 149,777 miles show 16,076 miles covered in under twelve months. By April 2024 the odometer read 164,632 miles, a further 14,855 miles. The two latest intervals dropped sharply: 6,241 miles to April 2025 and 5,932 miles to April 2026. The testing history presents no gaps, with annual examinations consistently recorded. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the rear chassis sections where the MOT repeatedly cites corrosion, checking sills, floor pan and suspension mounting areas for deepening rust beyond surface scale. The front lower engine mounting damaged in April 2025 requires confirmation of replacement, given the 2026 pass omitted it. Front brake imbalance from the same 2025 test points to possible worn brake discs, sticking calipers or uneven pad deposition; a workshop should measure disc thickness and caliper binding. Although the anti-roll bar ball joint play noted in March 2023 did not return, a check of suspension bushes and steering linkages remains prudent on a high-mileage example.