2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OB05 SHA
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 87,714 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OB05 SHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 87,714 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.
OB05 SHA 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 (OB05 SHA) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
OB05 SHA Mileage History
- 05/10/202374,062 mi
- 02/10/202480,190 mi+6,128 mi
- 02/10/202480,190 mi
- 05/09/202587,712 mi+7,522 mi
- 05/09/202587,714 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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