2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BT59 HDN
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 37,097 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,097 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.
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BT59 HDN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 37,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT59 HDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (BT59 HDN) between January 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
BT59 HDN Mileage History
- 08/01/201313,072 mi
- 10/01/201416,305 mi+3,233 mi
- 07/01/201518,178 mi+1,873 mi
- 07/01/201620,205 mi+2,027 mi
- 21/12/201622,301 mi+2,096 mi
- 13/12/201723,573 mi+1,272 mi
- 02/01/201924,969 mi+1,396 mi
- 08/01/202026,823 mi+1,854 mi
- 08/01/202026,825 mi+2 mi
- 07/01/202127,556 mi+731 mi
- 07/01/202228,988 mi+1,432 mi
- 04/01/202332,031 mi+3,043 mi
- 20/12/202333,893 mi+1,862 mi
- 19/12/202435,000 mi+1,107 mi
- 19/12/202435,004 mi+4 mi
- 07/01/202637,093 mi+2,089 mi
- 07/01/202637,097 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,849 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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