2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · VA59 OTR
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 163,462 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,462 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VA59 OTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 163,462 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VA59 OTR Mileage History
- 03/09/2024149,615 mi
- 09/09/2024149,761 mi+146 mi
- 05/08/2025157,938 mi+8,177 mi
- 03/08/2026163,439 mi+5,501 mi
- 06/08/2026163,462 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 7,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA59 OTR 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 (VA59 OTR) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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