2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · JE53 BBB
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 104,075 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JE53 BBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2026
- 104,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JE53 BBB 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 (JE53 BBB) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
JE53 BBB Mileage History
- 13/09/202495,704 mi
- 17/09/202495,705 mi+1 mi
- 04/10/202599,598 mi+3,893 mi
- 12/10/2026104,071 mi+4,473 mi
- 15/10/2026104,075 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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