2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YC10 PVN
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2010. Recorded mileage 147,093 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
YC10 PVN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
- 147,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC10 PVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (YC10 PVN) between March 2014 and June 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2025 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 (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”.
YC10 PVN Mileage History
- 24/03/201435,386 mi
- 30/04/201544,991 mi+9,605 mi
- 26/05/201654,567 mi+9,576 mi
- 27/05/201654,567 mi
- 30/08/201763,758 mi+9,191 mi
- 20/11/201875,644 mi+11,886 mi
- 12/12/201875,951 mi+307 mi
- 06/12/201985,298 mi+9,347 mi
- 12/12/202098,102 mi+12,804 mi
- 01/06/2022105,434 mi+7,332 mi
- 04/06/2022105,438 mi+4 mi
- 31/05/2023114,190 mi+8,752 mi
- 01/06/2023114,190 mi
- 01/06/2023114,190 mi
- 04/06/2024133,771 mi+19,581 mi
- 06/06/2025147,060 mi+13,289 mi
- 17/06/2025147,093 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 9,944 miles per year across 17 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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