2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YW10 MKN
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 122,274 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YW10 MKN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 122,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YW10 MKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Polo (YW10 MKN) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
YW10 MKN Mileage History
- 26/09/202387,294 km
- 17/09/2024104,534 mi
- 16/09/2025122,274 mi+17,740 mi
Average of roughly 17,727 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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