2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LT60 GVC
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 103,185 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT60 GVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 103,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT60 GVC 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 (LT60 GVC) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rubbers no longer prevent”; “Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill needs we”; “Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill needs w”.
LT60 GVC Mileage History
- 19/04/202379,421 mi
- 23/07/202488,535 mi+9,114 mi
- 17/07/202595,992 mi+7,457 mi
- 24/06/2026103,185 mi+7,193 mi
- 01/07/2026103,185 mi
Average of roughly 7,424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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