2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · DP11 PAO
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 78,994 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP11 PAO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 78,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP11 PAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (DP11 PAO) between June 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.”.
DP11 PAO Mileage History
- 24/06/201421,434 mi
- 22/06/201527,134 mi+5,700 mi
- 14/06/201631,667 mi+4,533 mi
- 21/06/201736,478 mi+4,811 mi
- 21/06/201842,506 mi+6,028 mi
- 19/06/201945,975 mi+3,469 mi
- 17/11/202048,835 mi+2,860 mi
- 23/09/202151,270 mi+2,435 mi
- 14/09/202254,937 mi+3,667 mi
- 04/10/202356,033 mi+1,096 mi
- 23/09/202467,679 mi+11,646 mi
- 26/09/202467,945 mi+266 mi
- 07/08/202575,755 mi+7,810 mi
- 12/08/202575,755 mi
- 30/07/202678,984 mi+3,229 mi
- 07/08/202678,994 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 4,749 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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