2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · J26 FLN
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 104,122 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,122 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.
J26 FLN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 104,122 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J26 FLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (J26 FLN) between December 2013 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
J26 FLN Mileage History
- 19/12/201331,536 mi
- 06/01/201536,551 mi+5,015 mi
- 06/01/201536,551 mi
- 16/12/201543,664 mi+7,113 mi
- 14/12/201650,605 mi+6,941 mi
- 13/12/201755,941 mi+5,336 mi
- 08/12/201868,547 mi+12,606 mi
- 02/01/201968,597 mi+50 mi
- 14/01/201968,606 mi+9 mi
- 22/01/201968,606 mi
- 15/01/202071,891 mi+3,285 mi
- 15/01/202071,891 mi
- 15/01/202173,609 mi+1,718 mi
- 13/01/202279,544 mi+5,935 mi
- 15/11/202279,471 mi-73 mi
- 24/10/202389,253 mi+9,782 mi
- 03/11/202389,583 mi+330 mi
- 07/11/202496,646 mi+7,063 mi
- 14/11/202496,789 mi+143 mi
- 13/11/2025100,303 mi+3,514 mi
- 20/10/2026104,122 mi+3,819 mi
Average of roughly 5,655 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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