2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · G11 TAD
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 37,397 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G11 TAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 37,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G11 TAD 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 (G11 TAD) between December 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
G11 TAD Mileage History
- 30/12/202133,965 mi
- 10/01/202335,291 mi+1,326 mi
- 10/01/202436,212 mi+921 mi
- 05/11/202537,397 mi+1,185 mi
- 05/11/202537,397 mi
Average of roughly 892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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