2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EM53 KER
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 74,119 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM53 KER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 74,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM53 KER 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 (EM53 KER) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
EM53 KER Mileage History
- 30/06/202362,897 mi
- 30/07/202467,255 mi+4,358 mi
- 17/07/202570,851 mi+3,596 mi
- 28/07/202674,119 mi+3,268 mi
- 28/07/202674,119 mi
Average of roughly 3,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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