2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YH60 CKG
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2010. Recorded mileage 131,370 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH60 CKG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2024
- 131,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH60 CKG 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 (YH60 CKG) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YH60 CKG Mileage History
- 13/06/2022118,440 mi
- 13/06/2022118,440 mi
- 01/06/2023112,081 mi-6,359 mi
- 10/06/2024131,370 mi+19,289 mi
- 10/06/2024131,370 mi
Average of roughly 6,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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