2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PX60 RZO
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 89,584 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX60 RZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 89,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX60 RZO 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 RZO) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PX60 RZO Mileage History
- 22/07/202380,463 mi
- 16/07/202482,351 mi+1,888 mi
- 07/03/202583,547 mi+1,196 mi
- 12/03/202583,547 mi
- 12/03/202689,584 mi+6,037 mi
Average of roughly 3,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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