2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · D6 DOK

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 26 March 2025 at 102,356 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three years of available history, showing no escalating mechanical faults or recurring advisories. A prior failure on 19 March 2025 at 102,334 miles carries no listed defects, suggesting an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical defect at test. Annual mileage sits at a typical 6,824 miles given the vehicle's 2011 build date, with the record showing 96,297 miles in February 2023, 99,730 miles in February 2024, and 102,356 miles by March 2025. The accumulation is steady at roughly 3,000 to 3,600 miles per year, with no abrupt jumps that would imply heavy commercial use or drivetrain strain. The MOT data itself is sparse, listing clean passes and two defect-free failures, so no wear patterns on tyres, brakes, or suspension appear in the official entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record offers no visibility of these areas beyond the pass results. The 2011 chassis is now prone to subframe rust and degraded suspension bushes that a visual test may not have flagged. Verify the brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions in person given the vehicle's age. The two failure entries with zero recorded defects warrant clarification from the selling party before purchase. Confirm whether they stem from paperwork, number-plate mismatch, or tester error rather than concealed mechanical rejection. Beyond that, the Polo's history implies conscientious if unremarkable upkeep by prior owners.