2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · PJ10 VBY
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 May 2010. Recorded mileage 97,684 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ10 VBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 97,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PJ10 VBY Mileage History
- 25/08/202383,387 mi
- 25/08/202383,387 mi
- 23/08/202487,419 mi+4,032 mi
- 22/08/202590,615 mi+3,196 mi
- 02/07/202697,684 mi+7,069 mi
Average of roughly 5,012 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ10 VBY 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 (PJ10 VBY) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 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 (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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