2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AF10 SWX
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 101,367 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AF10 SWX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 101,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF10 SWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (AF10 SWX) between March 2013 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Steering (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AF10 SWX Mileage History
- 15/03/201325,178 mi
- 14/03/201432,878 mi+7,700 mi
- 14/03/201432,878 mi
- 21/04/201542,188 mi+9,310 mi
- 21/04/201542,188 mi
- 19/04/201650,456 mi+8,268 mi
- 19/04/201758,664 mi+8,208 mi
- 17/04/201865,483 mi+6,819 mi
- 20/04/201865,486 mi+3 mi
- 17/04/201970,678 mi+5,192 mi
- 23/03/202073,922 mi+3,244 mi
- 30/03/202073,992 mi+70 mi
- 10/04/202177,010 mi+3,018 mi
- 13/04/202177,036 mi+26 mi
- 07/06/202281,221 mi+4,185 mi
- 08/06/202281,221 mi
- 03/06/202387,339 mi+6,118 mi
- 31/05/202492,703 mi+5,364 mi
- 05/06/2025101,323 mi+8,620 mi
- 16/06/2026101,367 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 5,748 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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