2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · SY60 RUC
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 127,298 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY60 RUC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 127,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY60 RUC 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 (SY60 RUC) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to front flexi/leak (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecur”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”.
SY60 RUC Mileage History
- 06/10/202392,437 mi
- 26/09/2024106,268 mi+13,831 mi
- 30/09/2025125,400 mi+19,132 mi
- 14/10/2025125,701 mi+301 mi
- 13/10/2026127,298 mi+1,597 mi
Average of roughly 11,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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