2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PX10 VOC
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 116,089 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX10 VOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 116,089 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.
PX10 VOC 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 (PX10 VOC) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PX10 VOC Mileage History
- 17/01/2024100,728 mi
- 07/02/2025106,850 mi+6,122 mi
- 12/02/2025106,885 mi+35 mi
- 17/02/2026116,089 mi+9,204 mi
- 19/02/2026116,089 mi
Average of roughly 7,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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