2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL59 WVC
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 84,782 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,782 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.
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.
GL59 WVC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 84,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL59 WVC 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 (GL59 WVC) between December 2012 and June 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GL59 WVC Mileage History
- 06/12/201219,735 mi
- 06/12/201219,735 mi
- 07/12/201325,492 mi+5,757 mi
- 06/12/201430,761 mi+5,269 mi
- 19/12/201536,311 mi+5,550 mi
- 03/12/201641,685 mi+5,374 mi
- 19/12/201748,238 mi+6,553 mi
- 22/12/201855,520 mi+7,282 mi
- 23/12/201963,075 mi+7,555 mi
- 19/12/202065,713 mi+2,638 mi
- 30/12/202169,143 mi+3,430 mi
- 30/12/202169,143 mi
- 10/12/202272,839 mi+3,696 mi
- 08/06/202476,366 mi+3,527 mi
- 13/06/202579,295 mi+2,929 mi
- 18/06/202684,782 mi+5,487 mi
- 18/06/202684,782 mi
Average of roughly 4,807 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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