2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OV10 VPL
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 102,258 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV10 VPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 102,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV10 VPL 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 (OV10 VPL) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 April 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: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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 lambda high reading (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
OV10 VPL Mileage History
- 04/11/202282,628 mi
- 10/11/202393,076 mi+10,448 mi
- 09/04/202598,480 mi+5,404 mi
- 23/04/202598,509 mi+29 mi
- 20/04/2026102,258 mi+3,749 mi
Average of roughly 5,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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