2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y1 JAJ
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 36,363 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y1 JAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 36,363 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.
Y1 JAJ 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 (Y1 JAJ) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y1 JAJ Mileage History
- 03/01/202317,428 mi
- 08/12/202323,019 mi+5,591 mi
- 03/01/202530,067 mi+7,048 mi
- 03/01/202530,067 mi
- 30/12/202536,363 mi+6,296 mi
Average of roughly 6,333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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