2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LG61 GLJ
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 97,117 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LG61 GLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2026
- 97,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LG61 GLJ Mileage History
- 05/09/202376,028 mi
- 27/08/202482,225 mi+6,197 mi
- 24/09/202590,554 mi+8,329 mi
- 24/09/202590,554 mi
- 26/08/202697,117 mi+6,563 mi
Average of roughly 7,094 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LG61 GLJ 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 (LG61 GLJ) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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