2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FR11 SVO
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 102,215 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FR11 SVO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2023
- 102,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FR11 SVO MOT History
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 (FR11 SVO) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 2x centre clamps (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
FR11 SVO Mileage History
- 10/09/202295,561 mi
- 22/10/202295,743 mi+182 mi
- 28/08/2023102,215 mi+6,472 mi
Average of roughly 6,904 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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