2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FV60 DCE
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 68,755 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,755 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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FV60 DCE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 19/10/2026
- 68,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV60 DCE 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 (FV60 DCE) between October 2013 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FV60 DCE Mileage History
- 28/10/201328,124 mi
- 08/10/201437,978 mi+9,854 mi
- 19/10/201544,732 mi+6,754 mi
- 18/10/201650,308 mi+5,576 mi
- 02/11/201753,045 mi+2,737 mi
- 25/10/201854,531 mi+1,486 mi
- 25/10/201854,531 mi
- 11/11/201955,625 mi+1,094 mi
- 11/11/201955,658 mi+33 mi
- 06/11/202056,453 mi+795 mi
- 11/11/202157,382 mi+929 mi
- 09/11/202258,390 mi+1,008 mi
- 07/11/202360,468 mi+2,078 mi
- 08/11/202461,393 mi+925 mi
- 06/11/202563,882 mi+2,489 mi
- 06/11/202563,884 mi+2 mi
- 19/10/202668,755 mi+4,871 mi
Average of roughly 3,132 miles per year across 17 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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