2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · W500 AED
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 112,420 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W500 AED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 112,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W500 AED MOT History
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 (W500 AED) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W500 AED Mileage History
- 14/09/2023103,328 mi
- 23/09/2024107,833 mi+4,505 mi
- 23/09/2024107,833 mi
- 01/09/2025112,168 mi+4,335 mi
- 15/09/2025112,420 mi+252 mi
Average of roughly 4,536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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