2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · S31 AAK
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 63,458 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,458 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
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- Common Faults
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S31 AAK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/04/2024
- 63,458 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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S31 AAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (S31 AAK) between April 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S31 AAK Mileage History
- 12/04/202350,066 mi
- 11/04/202463,458 mi+13,392 mi
Average of roughly 13,412 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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