2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · SN10 FAW
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 104,600 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN10 FAW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2024
- 104,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN10 FAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (SN10 FAW) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2024 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner ”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SN10 FAW Mileage History
- 17/02/202293,476 mi
- 20/01/202395,837 mi+2,361 mi
- 16/02/2024104,415 mi+8,578 mi
- 28/02/2024104,600 mi+185 mi
Average of roughly 5,484 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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