2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LA11 BUU
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 56,613 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA11 BUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 56,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA11 BUU Mileage History
- 20/12/202239,462 mi
- 20/12/202345,766 mi+6,304 mi
- 02/12/202452,361 mi+6,595 mi
- 14/11/202556,613 mi+4,252 mi
- 14/11/202556,613 mi
Average of roughly 5,908 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA11 BUU 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 (LA11 BUU) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 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 (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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