2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LS10 DVO
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 100,474 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,474 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.
LS10 DVO Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 100,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS10 DVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (LS10 DVO) between March 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LS10 DVO Mileage History
- 21/03/20137,019 mi
- 26/03/20149,255 mi+2,236 mi
- 27/03/201511,248 mi+1,993 mi
- 22/03/201613,491 mi+2,243 mi
- 30/03/201715,778 mi+2,287 mi
- 01/06/201825,228 mi+9,450 mi
- 01/06/201825,228 mi
- 01/06/201937,322 mi+12,094 mi
- 01/06/201937,322 mi
- 30/11/202052,987 mi+15,665 mi
- 27/11/202160,718 mi+7,731 mi
- 07/01/202370,753 mi+10,035 mi
- 11/01/202370,780 mi+27 mi
- 03/01/202477,210 mi+6,430 mi
- 03/01/202477,210 mi
- 07/01/202586,006 mi+8,796 mi
- 10/01/202586,009 mi+3 mi
- 12/01/2026100,474 mi+14,465 mi
Average of roughly 7,294 miles per year across 18 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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