2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · CA60 MYX
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 152,753 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA60 MYX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 152,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA60 MYX 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 (CA60 MYX) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
CA60 MYX Mileage History
- 03/05/2023132,323 mi
- 11/05/2024136,193 mi+3,870 mi
- 09/05/2025144,626 mi+8,433 mi
- 08/05/2026152,753 mi+8,127 mi
- 08/05/2026152,753 mi
Average of roughly 6,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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