2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LO59 XSX
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 102,157 miles. MOT expired on 21 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 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,157 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.
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LO59 XSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/10/2026
- 102,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO59 XSX 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 (LO59 XSX) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
LO59 XSX Mileage History
- 16/10/202385,157 mi
- 16/10/202489,701 mi+4,544 mi
- 21/10/202595,670 mi+5,969 mi
- 23/10/202595,673 mi+3 mi
- 20/10/2026102,157 mi+6,484 mi
Average of roughly 5,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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