2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LN10 FXK
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 103,485 km. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 103,485 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LN10 FXK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 103,485 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LN10 FXK 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 (LN10 FXK) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LN10 FXK Odometer History
- 05/04/202288,097 km
- 27/03/202388,300 km+203 km
- 04/07/202492,182 km+3,882 km
- 03/07/2025103,346 km+11,164 km
- 09/07/2025103,485 km+139 km
Average of roughly 4,718 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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