2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · PX60 TUO
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 116,938 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX60 TUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 116,938 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.
PX60 TUO 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 TUO) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PX60 TUO Mileage History
- 07/07/2023103,315 mi
- 01/07/2024109,959 mi+6,644 mi
- 01/07/2024109,962 mi+3 mi
- 03/07/2025116,936 mi+6,974 mi
- 03/07/2025116,938 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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