2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MF11 YHU
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 120,906 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF11 YHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 120,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF11 YHU 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 (MF11 YHU) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MF11 YHU Mileage History
- 08/02/2024108,275 mi
- 14/02/2024108,300 mi+25 mi
- 27/02/2025114,765 mi+6,465 mi
- 28/02/2025114,780 mi+15 mi
- 02/03/2026120,906 mi+6,126 mi
Average of roughly 6,127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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