2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · L1 YDA
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 105,814 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L1 YDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 105,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L1 YDA Mileage History
- 07/11/202397,460 mi
- 06/11/2024102,321 mi+4,861 mi
- 07/11/2024102,332 mi+11 mi
- 29/10/2025105,812 mi+3,480 mi
- 30/10/2025105,814 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L1 YDA 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 (L1 YDA) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread/ nail in trea”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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