2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WL60 RBF
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 59,922 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL60 RBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 59,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL60 RBF 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 (WL60 RBF) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
WL60 RBF Mileage History
- 17/05/202254,661 mi
- 16/05/202356,052 mi+1,391 mi
- 16/05/202458,293 mi+2,241 mi
- 12/05/202559,922 mi+1,629 mi
- 12/05/202559,922 mi
Average of roughly 1,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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