2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · YX60 PWZ
2010 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 108,757 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX60 PWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 108,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX60 PWZ 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 (YX60 PWZ) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YX60 PWZ Mileage History
- 29/09/202285,378 mi
- 02/10/202392,223 mi+6,845 mi
- 24/09/2024101,907 mi+9,684 mi
- 25/09/2024101,908 mi+1 mi
- 06/10/2025108,757 mi+6,849 mi
Average of roughly 7,743 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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