2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EK10 FXM
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 48,235 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK10 FXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 48,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK10 FXM 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 (EK10 FXM) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 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.
EK10 FXM Mileage History
- 10/03/202235,110 mi
- 14/03/202338,300 mi+3,190 mi
- 19/03/202441,219 mi+2,919 mi
- 10/03/202544,753 mi+3,534 mi
- 16/03/202648,235 mi+3,482 mi
Average of roughly 3,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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