2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GP59 DTX
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 92,680 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,680 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.
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.
GP59 DTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 92,680 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.
GP59 DTX 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 (GP59 DTX) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GP59 DTX Mileage History
- 13/10/202374,064 mi
- 13/09/202478,976 mi+4,912 mi
- 30/09/202586,616 mi+7,640 mi
- 01/10/202586,616 mi
- 17/09/202692,680 mi+6,064 mi
Average of roughly 6,356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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