2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MR55 TTA
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 111,075 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,075 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR55 TTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 111,075 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR55 TTA 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 (MR55 TTA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
MR55 TTA Mileage History
- 15/03/202493,413 mi
- 23/03/202493,449 mi+36 mi
- 27/03/2025102,622 mi+9,173 mi
- 26/03/2026111,062 mi+8,440 mi
- 28/03/2026111,075 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 8,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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