2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LO10 OSA
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 84,990 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,990 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO10 OSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2024
- 84,990 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO10 OSA 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 (LO10 OSA) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LO10 OSA Mileage History
- 09/12/202278,094 mi
- 15/12/202278,102 mi+8 mi
- 15/12/202381,433 mi+3,331 mi
- 19/12/202381,441 mi+8 mi
- 12/12/202484,990 mi+3,549 mi
Average of roughly 3,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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