2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EF11 CEN
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 97,928 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF11 CEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 97,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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EF11 CEN Mileage History
- 13/07/202482,780 mi
- 13/07/202482,780 mi
- 21/07/202592,243 mi+9,463 mi
- 23/07/202592,292 mi+49 mi
- 14/05/202697,928 mi+5,636 mi
Average of roughly 8,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF11 CEN 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 (EF11 CEN) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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