2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · VO60 OTG
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 101,387 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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.
VO60 OTG Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2022
- 101,387 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO60 OTG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (VO60 OTG) between September 2013 and October 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
VO60 OTG Mileage History
- 24/09/201328,071 mi
- 09/10/201434,236 mi+6,165 mi
- 23/09/201539,001 mi+4,765 mi
- 23/09/201539,001 mi
- 29/09/201646,800 mi+7,799 mi
- 30/09/201646,812 mi+12 mi
- 20/09/201754,928 mi+8,116 mi
- 20/09/201754,928 mi
- 18/09/201859,922 mi+4,994 mi
- 18/09/201859,922 mi
- 25/09/201974,825 mi+14,903 mi
- 01/10/201974,953 mi+128 mi
- 14/10/202086,131 mi+11,178 mi
- 01/07/202189,614 mi+3,483 mi
- 28/10/2022101,387 mi+11,773 mi
- 28/10/2022101,387 mi
Average of roughly 8,064 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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