2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HD60 MVY
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 97,065 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD60 MVY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 97,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD60 MVY 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 (HD60 MVY) between April 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 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: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
HD60 MVY Mileage History
- 08/04/202284,880 mi
- 14/04/202389,291 mi+4,411 mi
- 16/04/202492,037 mi+2,746 mi
- 16/04/202492,039 mi+2 mi
- 22/01/202697,065 mi+5,026 mi
Average of roughly 3,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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