2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LD10 WVE
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 118,215 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
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LD10 WVE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 118,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD10 WVE 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 (LD10 WVE) between March 2013 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LD10 WVE Mileage History
- 26/03/201315,955 mi
- 05/03/201421,140 mi+5,185 mi
- 30/03/201528,935 mi+7,795 mi
- 30/03/201528,935 mi
- 31/03/201635,344 mi+6,409 mi
- 31/03/201635,344 mi
- 27/07/201742,328 mi+6,984 mi
- 14/08/201846,304 mi+3,976 mi
- 12/08/201952,086 mi+5,782 mi
- 12/08/201952,086 mi
- 14/08/202066,052 mi+13,966 mi
- 27/07/202190,437 mi+24,385 mi
- 28/07/202190,437 mi
- 12/08/2022106,182 mi+15,745 mi
- 17/08/2022106,182 mi
- 14/08/2023109,031 mi+2,849 mi
- 14/08/2023109,031 mi
- 07/08/2024111,521 mi+2,490 mi
- 13/08/2025113,999 mi+2,478 mi
- 04/08/2026118,215 mi+4,216 mi
- 04/08/2026118,215 mi
Average of roughly 7,655 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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