2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MJ10 PZL
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2010. Recorded mileage 93,234 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,234 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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MJ10 PZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 93,234 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.
MJ10 PZL 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 (MJ10 PZL) between August 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
MJ10 PZL Mileage History
- 30/08/202479,999 mi
- 03/09/202590,041 mi+10,042 mi
- 15/09/202590,044 mi+3 mi
- 16/09/202590,045 mi+1 mi
- 30/06/202693,234 mi+3,189 mi
Average of roughly 7,228 miles per year across 5 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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