2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PX10 LDZ
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 87,835 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX10 LDZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 87,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX10 LDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (PX10 LDZ) between February 2025 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 186/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
PX10 LDZ Mileage History
- 21/02/202563,433 mi
- 10/04/202687,828 mi+24,395 mi
- 15/04/202687,835 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 21,331 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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