2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · EM56 ARM
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 92,437 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM56 ARM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 92,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM56 ARM 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 (EM56 ARM) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
EM56 ARM Mileage History
- 17/11/202377,285 mi
- 17/11/202377,286 mi+1 mi
- 14/11/202483,636 mi+6,350 mi
- 23/10/202592,437 mi+8,801 mi
- 24/10/202592,437 mi
Average of roughly 7,830 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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