2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · JM05 LEX
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 101,749 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JM05 LEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 101,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JM05 LEX 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 (JM05 LEX) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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 (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre sleeve (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken will require strut top (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
JM05 LEX Mileage History
- 02/09/202384,664 mi
- 05/09/202486,868 mi+2,204 mi
- 13/09/202486,868 mi
- 06/11/2025101,749 mi+14,881 mi
- 07/11/2025101,749 mi
Average of roughly 7,827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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