2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OV11 VBJ
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 126,804 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV11 VBJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 126,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV11 VBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (OV11 VBJ) between February 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (39 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel does not hold (1.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle beam holed both sides at spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
OV11 VBJ Mileage History
- 26/02/201429,406 mi
- 12/02/201540,516 mi+11,110 mi
- 12/02/201540,516 mi
- 02/02/201650,560 mi+10,044 mi
- 02/02/201650,561 mi+1 mi
- 13/02/201761,172 mi+10,611 mi
- 14/02/201761,172 mi
- 17/03/201761,614 mi+442 mi
- 12/03/201870,726 mi+9,112 mi
- 06/03/201980,590 mi+9,864 mi
- 06/03/201980,590 mi
- 10/03/202086,353 mi+5,763 mi
- 17/03/202086,356 mi+3 mi
- 18/03/202189,194 mi+2,838 mi
- 19/03/202189,194 mi
- 29/03/2022105,004 mi+15,810 mi
- 01/04/2022105,023 mi+19 mi
- 07/04/2023113,508 mi+8,485 mi
- 13/04/2023113,508 mi
- 14/05/2024122,081 mi+8,573 mi
- 28/05/2024122,103 mi+22 mi
- 21/08/2025126,772 mi+4,669 mi
- 15/04/2026126,804 mi+32 mi
- 15/04/2026126,804 mi
Average of roughly 8,028 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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