2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LK11 FFD
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 149,662 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK11 FFD Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2022
- 149,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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LK11 FFD MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (LK11 FFD) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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