2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AF10 UGK
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 13 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 42,403 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- 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.
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AF10 UGK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 42,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF10 UGK 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 UGK) between March 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 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 (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked and split ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AF10 UGK Mileage History
- 19/03/201312,801 mi
- 19/03/201312,801 mi
- 11/02/201516,654 mi+3,853 mi
- 11/02/201516,656 mi+2 mi
- 05/02/201618,416 mi+1,760 mi
- 06/02/201618,416 mi
- 13/02/201719,989 mi+1,573 mi
- 07/02/201821,318 mi+1,329 mi
- 25/02/201924,214 mi+2,896 mi
- 25/02/201924,214 mi
- 25/02/202026,906 mi+2,692 mi
- 26/02/202026,924 mi+18 mi
- 10/02/202129,244 mi+2,320 mi
- 10/02/202129,244 mi
- 22/02/202231,933 mi+2,689 mi
- 23/02/202231,933 mi
- 13/02/202333,990 mi+2,057 mi
- 31/01/202436,596 mi+2,606 mi
- 21/01/202539,408 mi+2,812 mi
- 13/01/202642,403 mi+2,995 mi
Average of roughly 2,309 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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