2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · YC10 XKB
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 148,432 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- 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 XKB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 148,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC10 XKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (YC10 XKB) between May 2013 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 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: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
YC10 XKB Mileage History
- 03/05/201356,337 mi
- 30/04/201465,933 mi+9,596 mi
- 11/08/201580,064 mi+14,131 mi
- 04/11/201690,213 mi+10,149 mi
- 12/10/2017101,823 mi+11,610 mi
- 25/10/2018113,568 mi+11,745 mi
- 25/10/2018113,568 mi
- 29/10/2019123,159 mi+9,591 mi
- 29/10/2019123,159 mi
- 05/11/2020128,600 mi+5,441 mi
- 05/11/2020128,600 mi
- 05/11/2021133,337 mi+4,737 mi
- 21/08/2023133,494 mi+157 mi
- 21/08/2023133,495 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/2024136,698 mi+3,203 mi
- 21/08/2024136,698 mi
- 08/09/2025142,096 mi+5,398 mi
- 08/09/2025142,097 mi+1 mi
- 25/09/2026148,432 mi+6,335 mi
Average of roughly 6,875 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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