2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · F23 HED
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 134,600 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F23 HED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 134,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F23 HED 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 (F23 HED) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
F23 HED Mileage History
- 21/06/202283,924 mi
- 07/08/202390,297 mi+6,373 mi
- 13/07/2024101,700 mi+11,403 mi
- 12/07/2025117,773 mi+16,073 mi
- 15/07/2026134,600 mi+16,827 mi
Average of roughly 12,463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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