2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · H12 XCH
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2010. Recorded mileage 116,091 miles. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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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H12 XCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 116,091 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H12 XCH 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 (H12 XCH) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
H12 XCH Mileage History
- 24/01/202494,730 mi
- 24/01/202494,730 mi
- 04/02/2025108,719 mi+13,989 mi
- 28/01/2026116,091 mi+7,372 mi
- 28/01/2026116,091 mi
Average of roughly 10,611 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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