2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · J15 XCV
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 91,522 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J15 XCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 91,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J15 XCV 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 (J15 XCV) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J15 XCV Mileage History
- 18/03/202271,072 mi
- 23/03/202373,064 mi+1,992 mi
- 23/02/202480,358 mi+7,294 mi
- 04/03/202587,164 mi+6,806 mi
- 11/03/202691,522 mi+4,358 mi
Average of roughly 5,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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