2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BT59 HFB
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 129,027 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,027 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.
BT59 HFB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 129,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT59 HFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (BT59 HFB) between January 2013 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
BT59 HFB Mileage History
- 05/01/201322,142 mi
- 13/01/201428,612 mi+6,470 mi
- 10/01/201534,772 mi+6,160 mi
- 23/12/201539,471 mi+4,699 mi
- 12/01/201746,360 mi+6,889 mi
- 18/12/201753,468 mi+7,108 mi
- 12/01/201965,527 mi+12,059 mi
- 10/01/202077,280 mi+11,753 mi
- 07/01/202187,839 mi+10,559 mi
- 07/01/202187,839 mi
- 11/01/2022101,306 mi+13,467 mi
- 12/01/2022101,306 mi
- 31/01/2023114,141 mi+12,835 mi
- 23/02/2023114,150 mi+9 mi
- 09/11/2023116,094 mi+1,944 mi
- 05/11/2024122,521 mi+6,427 mi
- 05/11/2024122,522 mi+1 mi
- 06/11/2025129,027 mi+6,505 mi
- 06/11/2025129,027 mi
Average of roughly 8,328 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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