2010 Volkswagen Polo · 131,616 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Polo reliability
2010 Volkswagen Polos fail 40.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 Polo years (131,616 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- 40.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 82,727
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 131,616
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.2% of tests fail here (94% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Polo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.3%
- Suspension17.7%
- Brakes10.8%
- Body, chassis and structure7.1%
- Tyres6.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.28%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.67%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Position lamp not working 3.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.15%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.96%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.94%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.01%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (13.88%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.16%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.26%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.67%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Polo reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Polos fail 40.8% of first MOT tests, 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 Polo years (131,616 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Polo MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (4.28% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.67% of tests), position lamp not working (3.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Polo have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Polo shows 82,727 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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