2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · N5 HYG
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 89,223 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N5 HYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 89,223 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.
N5 HYG 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 (N5 HYG) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N5 HYG Mileage History
- 21/09/202370,518 mi
- 18/09/202478,847 mi+8,329 mi
- 18/09/202478,863 mi+16 mi
- 18/09/202589,218 mi+10,355 mi
- 19/09/202589,223 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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