2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · HN10 GKA
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 128,467 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,467 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.
HN10 GKA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 128,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN10 GKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (HN10 GKA) between April 2013 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
HN10 GKA Mileage History
- 12/04/201322,533 mi
- 14/04/201429,807 mi+7,274 mi
- 14/04/201429,807 mi
- 09/04/201538,752 mi+8,945 mi
- 09/04/201538,752 mi
- 05/05/201648,217 mi+9,465 mi
- 05/05/201648,217 mi
- 02/06/201759,218 mi+11,001 mi
- 05/06/201759,233 mi+15 mi
- 02/07/201868,418 mi+9,185 mi
- 03/07/201868,418 mi
- 26/07/201977,068 mi+8,650 mi
- 26/07/201977,068 mi
- 25/01/202197,651 mi+20,583 mi
- 12/01/2022105,970 mi+8,319 mi
- 20/01/2023115,748 mi+9,778 mi
- 31/01/2023115,987 mi+239 mi
- 11/06/2024121,823 mi+5,836 mi
- 12/06/2024121,823 mi
- 15/05/2025124,508 mi+2,685 mi
- 19/05/2025124,586 mi+78 mi
- 19/05/2026128,467 mi+3,881 mi
Average of roughly 8,086 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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