2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · H23 RAA
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 103,228 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H23 RAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 103,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H23 RAA 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 (H23 RAA) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
H23 RAA Mileage History
- 06/05/202383,169 mi
- 04/05/202489,944 mi+6,775 mi
- 15/05/202597,231 mi+7,287 mi
- 15/05/202597,231 mi
- 14/05/2026103,228 mi+5,997 mi
Average of roughly 6,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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