2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PX60 RZH
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 120,299 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX60 RZH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 120,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX60 RZH 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 (PX60 RZH) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
PX60 RZH Mileage History
- 28/03/202387,996 mi
- 28/03/202497,837 mi+9,841 mi
- 18/03/2025109,808 mi+11,971 mi
- 18/03/2026120,297 mi+10,489 mi
- 19/03/2026120,299 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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