2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · A28 EDN
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 123,174 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A28 EDN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 123,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A28 EDN 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 2011 Volkswagen Polo (A28 EDN) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
A28 EDN Mileage History
- 21/12/2021103,174 mi
- 23/12/2021103,180 mi+6 mi
- 22/11/2023123,162 mi+19,982 mi
- 23/10/2025123,174 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 5,211 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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