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2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RF10 AEB

RF10 AEB

2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2010. Recorded mileage 158,556 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2010 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 21/04/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage
158,556 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/04/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2010
Engine
1390cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 10 April 2026 at 158,556 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. Mileage sits at a typical level for a 2010 vehicle, averaging roughly 9,910 miles per year. The record shows steady annual use: 146,961 miles in May 2023, 150,996 miles in April 2024, 154,358 miles in April 2025, and 158,556 miles in April 2026. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The only anomaly is a failed test on 23 April 2024 at 150,992 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed the same day by a pass at 150,996 miles, which suggests an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. No advisories or defects appear across any test in the record, so the history gives no direct signal of suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust issues. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and consumable items given the car's sixteen-year age and 158,556 miles. Prior owners kept the MOT record clean, implying basic statutory upkeep was met, but absence of advisories does not confirm worn coil springs or binding calipers are absent.

RF10 AEB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
  • 158,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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RF10 AEB Mileage History

  1. 16/05/2023146,961 mi
  2. 23/04/2024150,992 mi+4,031 mi
  3. 23/04/2024150,996 mi+4 mi
  4. 01/04/2025154,358 mi+3,362 mi
  5. 10/04/2026158,556 mi+4,198 mi

Average of roughly 3,994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RF10 AEB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 15:32
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (RF10 AEB) between May 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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