2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · AO11 DLV
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 125,153 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO11 DLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 125,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO11 DLV 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 2011 Volkswagen Polo (AO11 DLV) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
AO11 DLV Mileage History
- 18/10/2023110,320 mi
- 31/10/2024114,643 mi+4,323 mi
- 31/10/2024114,643 mi
- 11/11/2025125,153 mi+10,510 mi
- 11/11/2025125,153 mi
Average of roughly 7,176 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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