2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · KE08 ART
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2011. Recorded mileage 131,041 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1199cc
KE08 ART Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 131,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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KE08 ART Mileage History
- 23/08/2023114,219 mi
- 24/08/2023114,219 mi
- 05/10/2024130,969 mi+16,750 mi
- 10/10/2024130,969 mi
- 04/02/2026131,041 mi+72 mi
Average of roughly 6,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KE08 ART 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 (KE08 ART) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust system insecure center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
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