2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · AV61 LKO
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 92,280 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV61 LKO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/06/2026
- 92,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV61 LKO 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 (AV61 LKO) between October 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”.
AV61 LKO Mileage History
- 25/10/202291,788 mi
- 19/12/202392,266 mi+478 mi
- 21/12/202392,266 mi
- 16/06/202692,280 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
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