2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · LO11 XJJ
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 147,403 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LO11 XJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 147,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO11 XJJ 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 (LO11 XJJ) between July 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
LO11 XJJ Mileage History
- 24/07/2024137,884 mi
- 24/07/2024137,884 mi
- 03/03/2025140,043 mi+2,159 mi
- 15/07/2025147,403 mi+7,360 mi
- 15/07/2025147,403 mi
Average of roughly 9,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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