2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · WJ10 WHB
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 178,584 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ10 WHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/03/2026
- 178,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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WJ10 WHB Mileage History
- 15/03/2023154,306 mi
- 25/04/2024165,187 mi+10,881 mi
- 20/03/2025169,247 mi+4,060 mi
- 21/03/2025169,247 mi
- 18/03/2026178,584 mi+9,337 mi
Average of roughly 8,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WJ10 WHB 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 (WJ10 WHB) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill c”; “Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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