2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · GL59 YDM
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 44,849 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,849 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 YDM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 44,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL59 YDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (GL59 YDM) between January 2013 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 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 (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60R15 marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 Tyre he”.
GL59 YDM Mileage History
- 30/01/201316,388 mi
- 04/02/201316,425 mi+37 mi
- 11/02/201419,247 mi+2,822 mi
- 23/02/201520,947 mi+1,700 mi
- 15/03/201624,588 mi+3,641 mi
- 08/03/201727,221 mi+2,633 mi
- 08/03/201829,636 mi+2,415 mi
- 13/03/201931,885 mi+2,249 mi
- 14/03/201931,888 mi+3 mi
- 02/07/202034,848 mi+2,960 mi
- 23/07/202136,282 mi+1,434 mi
- 27/07/202136,309 mi+27 mi
- 05/08/202238,311 mi+2,002 mi
- 25/07/202340,742 mi+2,431 mi
- 29/10/202442,889 mi+2,147 mi
- 31/10/202442,911 mi+22 mi
- 04/11/202442,911 mi
- 17/11/202544,839 mi+1,928 mi
- 18/11/202544,849 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,224 miles per year across 19 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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