2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL59 RGZ
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 101,662 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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GL59 RGZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 101,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL59 RGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (GL59 RGZ) between November 2012 and July 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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 (25 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GL59 RGZ Mileage History
- 19/11/20128,404 mi
- 10/07/20139,199 mi+795 mi
- 02/07/201413,910 mi+4,711 mi
- 02/07/201413,910 mi
- 01/07/201515,409 mi+1,499 mi
- 23/06/201620,708 mi+5,299 mi
- 21/06/201726,728 mi+6,020 mi
- 14/06/201830,076 mi+3,348 mi
- 12/06/201935,534 mi+5,458 mi
- 07/07/202040,334 mi+4,800 mi
- 07/07/202040,334 mi
- 02/07/202146,681 mi+6,347 mi
- 02/07/202146,681 mi
- 15/06/202255,828 mi+9,147 mi
- 15/06/202255,828 mi
- 03/07/202364,431 mi+8,603 mi
- 03/07/202364,431 mi
- 17/07/202476,207 mi+11,776 mi
- 11/07/202589,766 mi+13,559 mi
- 17/07/2026101,662 mi+11,896 mi
Average of roughly 6,829 miles per year across 20 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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