2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · FN11 YDJ
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 96,173 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN11 YDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 96,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN11 YDJ 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 (FN11 YDJ) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
FN11 YDJ Mileage History
- 16/02/202375,782 mi
- 18/02/202375,782 mi
- 31/01/202479,164 mi+3,382 mi
- 21/10/202483,230 mi+4,066 mi
- 17/10/202596,173 mi+12,943 mi
Average of roughly 7,646 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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