2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · R8 WXT
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2010. Recorded mileage 161,993 miles. MOT valid until 14/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 1198cc
R8 WXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 161,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R8 WXT Mileage History
- 09/05/2024119,213 mi
- 12/05/2025137,535 mi+18,322 mi
- 13/05/2025137,535 mi
- 13/05/2026161,993 mi+24,458 mi
- 16/05/2026161,993 mi
Average of roughly 21,209 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R8 WXT 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 (R8 WXT) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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