2021 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · BE11 AAY
2021 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2021. Recorded mileage 53,668 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BE11 AAY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 53,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BE11 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volkswagen Polo (BE11 AAY) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.
BE11 AAY Mileage History
- 08/04/202424,823 mi
- 08/04/202424,823 mi
- 17/04/202539,919 mi+15,096 mi
- 30/04/202653,668 mi+13,749 mi
Average of roughly 14,010 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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