2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · NL61 TXC
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 73,927 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL61 TXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 73,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL61 TXC 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 (NL61 TXC) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
NL61 TXC Mileage History
- 30/01/202464,803 mi
- 30/01/202464,803 mi
- 27/03/202570,189 mi+5,386 mi
- 03/04/202570,241 mi+52 mi
- 19/03/202673,927 mi+3,686 mi
Average of roughly 4,278 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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