2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · HJ11 VFA
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 105,571 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ11 VFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
- 105,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ11 VFA 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 (HJ11 VFA) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ11 VFA Mileage History
- 20/07/2023100,098 mi
- 28/07/2023100,243 mi+145 mi
- 29/07/2024103,798 mi+3,555 mi
- 19/08/2024103,814 mi+16 mi
- 07/08/2025105,571 mi+1,757 mi
Average of roughly 2,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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