2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · IBZ 317
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 128,223 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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IBZ 317 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 128,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
IBZ 317 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 (IBZ 317) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 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: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”.
IBZ 317 Mileage History
- 16/02/202390,721 mi
- 06/01/202495,170 mi+4,449 mi
- 06/01/2025111,556 mi+16,386 mi
- 05/01/2026128,222 mi+16,666 mi
- 06/01/2026128,223 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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