2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · BX61 DND
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 200,723 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX61 DND Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2025
- 200,723 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.
BX61 DND 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 (BX61 DND) between November 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BX61 DND Mileage History
- 07/11/2022168,524 mi
- 27/02/2024183,408 mi+14,884 mi
- 12/03/2024183,587 mi+179 mi
- 18/04/2025200,723 mi+17,136 mi
- 18/04/2025200,723 mi
Average of roughly 13,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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