2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SB10 TKV
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 97,612 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB10 TKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 97,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB10 TKV 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 (SB10 TKV) between June 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))”.
SB10 TKV Mileage History
- 04/06/202483,763 mi
- 19/08/202593,752 mi+9,989 mi
- 20/08/202593,756 mi+4 mi
- 13/08/202697,605 mi+3,849 mi
- 25/08/202697,612 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 6,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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