2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · OV11 VTY
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 128,438 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV11 VTY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
- 128,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV11 VTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (OV11 VTY) between July 2014 and August 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))”.
OV11 VTY Mileage History
- 01/07/201431,424 mi
- 06/07/201548,612 mi+17,188 mi
- 06/07/201548,612 mi
- 02/08/201663,767 mi+15,155 mi
- 02/08/201663,767 mi
- 31/07/201774,673 mi+10,906 mi
- 31/07/201774,674 mi+1 mi
- 13/08/201887,039 mi+12,365 mi
- 13/08/201887,040 mi+1 mi
- 15/07/201994,830 mi+7,790 mi
- 19/07/201994,999 mi+169 mi
- 03/08/2020104,651 mi+9,652 mi
- 11/08/2020104,695 mi+44 mi
- 15/07/2021113,183 mi+8,488 mi
- 17/07/2021113,183 mi
- 15/07/2022122,477 mi+9,294 mi
- 26/07/2022122,664 mi+187 mi
- 16/08/2023128,438 mi+5,774 mi
Average of roughly 10,632 miles per year across 18 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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