2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · NA60 SMU
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 46,520 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,520 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA60 SMU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2025
- 46,520 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA60 SMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (NA60 SMU) between November 2013 and January 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2025 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
NA60 SMU Mileage History
- 04/11/201315,964 mi
- 04/11/201315,964 mi
- 21/10/201421,948 mi+5,984 mi
- 31/10/201526,923 mi+4,975 mi
- 23/01/201731,437 mi+4,514 mi
- 09/01/201834,566 mi+3,129 mi
- 21/01/201936,678 mi+2,112 mi
- 22/01/202038,253 mi+1,575 mi
- 16/01/202139,030 mi+777 mi
- 20/01/202240,589 mi+1,559 mi
- 26/01/202342,331 mi+1,742 mi
- 19/01/202444,272 mi+1,941 mi
- 16/01/202546,520 mi+2,248 mi
- 16/01/202546,520 mi
Average of roughly 2,728 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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