2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · K8 JGN
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 105,877 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K8 JGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 105,877 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.
K8 JGN 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 (K8 JGN) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K8 JGN Mileage History
- 14/03/2023105,019 mi
- 12/03/2024105,197 mi+178 mi
- 12/03/2024105,198 mi+1 mi
- 11/03/2025105,597 mi+399 mi
- 11/03/2026105,877 mi+280 mi
Average of roughly 287 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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