2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · X10 CAN
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 135,594 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X10 CAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 135,594 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.
X10 CAN 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 (X10 CAN) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened and offside rear (”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
X10 CAN Mileage History
- 27/06/2023118,302 mi
- 10/06/2024125,024 mi+6,722 mi
- 13/06/2025130,499 mi+5,475 mi
- 13/06/2025130,499 mi
- 25/06/2026135,594 mi+5,095 mi
Average of roughly 5,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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