2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GX60 HGL
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 99,164 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX60 HGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2025
- 99,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX60 HGL 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 (GX60 HGL) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
GX60 HGL Mileage History
- 27/08/202288,316 mi
- 26/08/202392,931 mi+4,615 mi
- 31/08/202494,575 mi+1,644 mi
- 31/08/202494,575 mi
- 17/09/202599,164 mi+4,589 mi
Average of roughly 3,547 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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