2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FE11 ABZ

The 2011 Volkswagen Polo stands as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trajectory, confirmed by the 8 October 2025 DVSA test at 76,909 miles which recorded a pass and no defects. Prior examinations show consistent clean outcomes: the 24 September 2024 assessment at 73,656 miles passed with no advisories, as did the 18 October 2023 test at 70,126 miles. The only blemish is a failure logged on 14 October 2023 at 70,125 miles with no defects cited, reversed by a pass four days later, indicating a non-mechanical administrative issue rather than a deterioration in condition. Mileage accumulation reflects light use for a 15-year-old hatchback. The record shows 65,598 miles at the 22 September 2022 test, rising to 70,126 miles by October 2023, then 73,656 miles in September 2024 and 76,909 miles by October 2025. This equates to roughly 5,100 miles per annum, with no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps. The sparse but clean history suggests previous keepers maintained statutory testing punctually, though the anomalous 2023 failure hints at occasional lapses in paperwork discipline rather than skipped consumable upkeep. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of age-sensitive components the MOT did not flag. Low annual mileage often conceals degradation from prolonged standing; we advise scrutinising suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or stiffening, and checking brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion or binding after idle spells. Structural integrity around sill seams and suspension mounting points warrants a lift inspection for rust, while an exhaust emissions check will confirm the unit remains within limits. The absence of recorded advisories does not negate the need for these checks on a vehicle of this vintage.