2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM10 HTE
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21/05/2010. Recorded mileage 149,983 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 1198cc
SM10 HTE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 149,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SM10 HTE Mileage History
- 26/04/201321,946 mi
- 15/04/201433,382 mi+11,436 mi
- 09/04/201540,594 mi+7,212 mi
- 13/04/201650,236 mi+9,642 mi
- 13/04/201650,236 mi
- 02/05/201763,710 mi+13,474 mi
- 03/05/201763,710 mi
- 30/04/201873,077 mi+9,367 mi
- 26/04/201985,295 mi+12,218 mi
- 15/12/2020104,237 mi+18,942 mi
- 15/12/2020104,237 mi
- 19/01/2022116,213 mi+11,976 mi
- 21/01/2022116,220 mi+7 mi
- 27/01/2023127,572 mi+11,352 mi
- 27/01/2023127,572 mi
- 09/01/2024138,206 mi+10,634 mi
- 25/03/2024138,546 mi+340 mi
- 23/05/2024138,600 mi+54 mi
- 13/05/2025149,983 mi+11,383 mi
- 13/05/2025149,983 mi
Average of roughly 10,627 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
SM10 HTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (SM10 HTE) between April 2013 and May 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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