2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OV11 VCF
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 161,219 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV11 VCF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 161,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV11 VCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (OV11 VCF) between February 2016 and January 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely t”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
OV11 VCF Mileage History
- 01/02/201662,923 mi
- 30/01/201777,913 mi+14,990 mi
- 10/01/201890,005 mi+12,092 mi
- 09/01/201999,389 mi+9,384 mi
- 14/01/201999,408 mi+19 mi
- 14/01/2020110,537 mi+11,129 mi
- 13/01/2021121,540 mi+11,003 mi
- 13/01/2021121,540 mi
- 24/01/2022130,336 mi+8,796 mi
- 26/01/2022130,336 mi
- 23/01/2023139,375 mi+9,039 mi
- 25/01/2024147,595 mi+8,220 mi
- 27/01/2025155,666 mi+8,071 mi
- 30/01/2025155,669 mi+3 mi
- 23/01/2026161,213 mi+5,544 mi
- 29/01/2026161,219 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 9,836 miles per year across 16 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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