2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · NL11 ABN
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 95,754 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Jun 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,754 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL11 ABN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/05/2025
- 95,754 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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NL11 ABN MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (NL11 ABN) between April 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
NL11 ABN Mileage History
- 28/04/202387,316 mi
- 30/05/202387,329 mi+13 mi
- 23/05/202492,143 mi+4,814 mi
- 04/06/202492,321 mi+178 mi
- 30/05/202595,754 mi+3,433 mi
Average of roughly 4,040 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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