2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GU11 VNS
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 66,627 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU11 VNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 66,627 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.
GU11 VNS 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 (GU11 VNS) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
GU11 VNS Mileage History
- 14/01/202244,818 mi
- 12/01/202348,830 mi+4,012 mi
- 09/01/202453,957 mi+5,127 mi
- 12/12/202461,991 mi+8,034 mi
- 14/01/202666,627 mi+4,636 mi
Average of roughly 5,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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