2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · FP11 HDK

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 24 June 2025 at 100,015 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the test history shows two administrative fail/pass pairs on consecutive days in both June 2024 and June 2025 where no defects were listed, indicating paperwork or procedural re-tests rather than mechanical faults. No advisories or worn components appear anywhere in the five-year record. Annual mileage sits at a typical 6,668 miles given the car's 2011 build and 100,015 recorded miles. The record moves from 82,902 miles at the June 2023 test to 89,534 miles in June 2024, then to 100,010 miles by the June 2025 failure and 100,015 miles at the pass four days later. The 10,481-mile jump between 2024 and 2025 is above the prior year's 6,632-mile gain, but remains within normal used-car variation. The DVSA data is sparse and clean, showing no corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or exhaust emissions issues across any entry. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record logs no advisories but does not confirm absence of developing rust on a 15-year-old vehicle. The twin fail/pass cycles with zero recorded defects suggest the previous owner addressed whatever triggered the initial rejection promptly, pointing to compliant if bureaucratic ownership rather than neglected upkeep. Given the clean sheet at 100,015 miles, focus the viewing on consumable wear not captured by MOT: tyre tread depth, wiper blades, and fluid condition. The lack of flagged binding calipers or worn suspension components in the official data implies the mechanical base is sound, but only a ramp inspection will confirm the tester's clean verdict holds beneath the sills.