Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.4L PETROL

SPK 3

VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2011, PETROL, 1390cc) — mileage recorded at 73,186. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/06/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/11/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2011
Engine
1390cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on June 12, 2026, at 73,186 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. A failure just one day prior at 73,182 miles revealed critical tyre-related defects, specifically a cut offside front tyre and a nearside front tyre worn to the limit. While these issues were addressed immediately, the history suggests the owner only services components when they trigger a MOT test failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 15-year-old Volkswagen Polo, averaging an annual走行 rate of approximately 4,879 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 3,400 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, and another 4,100 miles between June 2025 and June 2026. However, low mileage often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which aligns with the issues noted in the record. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension assembly. The record indicates persistent light misting of oil on both front shock absorbers dating back to August 2023 through June 2024. While this did not cause a failure, the recurring mention suggests seal wear that may eventually lead to leakage. You should also check the tyres for perishing and sidew cracking, as the 2025 test flagged such damage despite the low mileage, indicating the rubber is reaching the end of life regardless of tread depth.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 Jun 2026, 00:57
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on June 12, 2026, at 73,186 miles. The maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. A failure just one day prior at 73,182 miles revealed critical tyre-related defects, specifically a cut offside front tyre and a nearside front tyre worn to the limit. While these issues were addressed immediately, the history suggests the owner only services components when they trigger a MOT test failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a 15-year-old Volkswagen Polo, averaging an annual走行 rate of approximately 4,879 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with roughly 3,400 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, and another 4,100 miles between June 2025 and June 2026. However, low mileage often correlates with the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which aligns with the issues noted in the record. A physical inspection should focus on the front suspension assembly. The record indicates persistent light misting of oil on both front shock absorbers dating back to August 2023 through June 2024. While this did not cause a failure, the recurring mention suggests seal wear that may eventually lead to leakage. You should also check the tyres for perishing and sidew cracking, as the 2025 test flagged such damage despite the low mileage, indicating the rubber is reaching the end of life regardless of tread depth.
MOT Test History Overview

This 2011 Volkswagen Polo (SPK 3) has a recorded MOT history spanning from August 2023 to June 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 9 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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