2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · NA11 YFH
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 81,758 miles. MOT valid until 04 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA11 YFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 81,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA11 YFH 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 (NA11 YFH) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
NA11 YFH Mileage History
- 02/04/202467,133 mi
- 12/03/202574,726 mi+7,593 mi
- 12/03/202574,726 mi
- 04/04/202681,755 mi+7,029 mi
- 04/04/202681,758 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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