2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · J18 TAO
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 130,821 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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J18 TAO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2023
- 130,821 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.
J18 TAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (J18 TAO) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J18 TAO Mileage History
- 29/03/2022118,694 mi
- 11/04/2022119,355 mi+661 mi
- 10/04/2023130,819 mi+11,464 mi
- 13/04/2023130,821 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,660 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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