2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SP10 WLZ
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 106,546 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SP10 WLZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 106,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP10 WLZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (SP10 WLZ) between March 2013 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
SP10 WLZ Mileage History
- 25/03/201323,182 mi
- 25/03/201323,182 mi
- 19/03/201427,458 mi+4,276 mi
- 03/03/201534,465 mi+7,007 mi
- 29/04/201637,802 mi+3,337 mi
- 29/04/201637,802 mi
- 12/04/201710,959 mi-26,843 mi
- 22/12/201745,936 mi+34,977 mi
- 22/12/201745,936 mi
- 28/12/201858,983 mi+13,047 mi
- 28/12/201858,983 mi
- 06/01/202073,838 mi+14,855 mi
- 06/01/202073,838 mi
- 20/08/202079,188 mi+5,350 mi
- 24/09/202079,194 mi+6 mi
- 25/09/202079,194 mi
- 25/09/202188,669 mi+9,475 mi
- 08/10/202296,416 mi+7,747 mi
- 10/10/202296,416 mi
- 19/09/2023101,314 mi+4,898 mi
- 19/09/2023101,314 mi
- 14/08/2024102,804 mi+1,490 mi
- 10/10/2024102,817 mi+13 mi
- 11/06/2025106,532 mi+3,715 mi
- 03/03/2026106,535 mi+3 mi
- 25/03/2026106,546 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 6,413 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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