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2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · FG61 GLV

FG61 GLV

2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 153,666 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2011 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 12 Apr 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
153,666 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 12 Apr 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2011 Volkswagen Polo presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its most recent MOT test on 13 April 2024 at 153,666 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. Prior tests on 11 November 2022 at 143,841 miles and 9 November 2021 at 134,514 miles also returned passes with no advisories. The maintenance trend is clean and consistent, with no worsening faults or recurring mechanical issues across the three-year record. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,244 miles per year against the 153,666 miles recorded. The gap between the November 2021 test at 134,514 miles and the April 2024 test shows around 19,152 miles added over 29 months, a moderate rate with no sudden jumps. The DVSA history is sparse but unbroken, showing no lapsed tests or failure entries that would suggest neglected upkeep. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and mileage. The clean MOT record means no corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity defects were flagged by the tester. Verify in person that tyres, wiper blades, and underbody condition match the absence of recorded advisories before purchase.
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FG61 GLV Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2024
  • 153,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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FG61 GLV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (FG61 GLV) between November 2021 and April 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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FG61 GLV Mileage History

  1. 09/11/2021134,514 mi
  2. 11/11/2022143,841 mi+9,327 mi
  3. 13/04/2024153,666 mi+9,825 mi

Average of roughly 7,896 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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