2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · JE55 EFT
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 116,224 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JE55 EFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 116,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JE55 EFT 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 (JE55 EFT) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 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 (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
JE55 EFT Mileage History
- 28/10/2022107,412 mi
- 29/02/2024113,373 mi+5,961 mi
- 03/03/2025114,661 mi+1,288 mi
- 05/03/2025114,664 mi+3 mi
- 04/03/2026116,224 mi+1,560 mi
Average of roughly 2,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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