2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LM10 UPJ
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2010. Recorded mileage 77,798 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,798 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.
LM10 UPJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 77,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM10 UPJ 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 (LM10 UPJ) between May 2013 and October 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LM10 UPJ Mileage History
- 09/05/201323,301 mi
- 09/05/201432,150 mi+8,849 mi
- 09/05/201432,150 mi
- 24/04/201538,875 mi+6,725 mi
- 10/05/201644,811 mi+5,936 mi
- 05/05/201751,516 mi+6,705 mi
- 05/05/201751,516 mi
- 18/04/201856,988 mi+5,472 mi
- 19/04/201856,984 mi-4 mi
- 08/05/201960,927 mi+3,943 mi
- 08/05/201960,927 mi
- 20/11/202066,586 mi+5,659 mi
- 20/11/202066,586 mi
- 12/11/202167,642 mi+1,056 mi
- 13/11/202167,642 mi
- 03/02/202267,793 mi+151 mi
- 03/02/202267,793 mi
- 02/02/202371,307 mi+3,514 mi
- 16/10/202476,086 mi+4,779 mi
- 16/10/202476,086 mi
- 20/10/202577,798 mi+1,712 mi
Average of roughly 4,377 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: Below 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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