2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YF59 YBY
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 61,558 miles. MOT valid until 12 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 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,558 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.
YF59 YBY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 61,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF59 YBY 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 (YF59 YBY) between January 2013 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
YF59 YBY Mileage History
- 29/01/201332,289 mi
- 29/11/201336,288 mi+3,999 mi
- 03/12/201336,288 mi
- 19/11/201441,536 mi+5,248 mi
- 16/11/201543,412 mi+1,876 mi
- 14/11/201644,461 mi+1,049 mi
- 21/11/201745,755 mi+1,294 mi
- 22/11/201846,918 mi+1,163 mi
- 20/11/201948,276 mi+1,358 mi
- 02/12/201948,315 mi+39 mi
- 30/11/202049,210 mi+895 mi
- 03/12/202049,230 mi+20 mi
- 25/11/202150,252 mi+1,022 mi
- 01/12/202150,290 mi+38 mi
- 16/11/202251,592 mi+1,302 mi
- 01/12/202352,881 mi+1,289 mi
- 14/09/202454,010 mi+1,129 mi
- 02/09/202558,087 mi+4,077 mi
- 08/09/202661,558 mi+3,471 mi
Average of roughly 2,151 miles per year across 19 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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