2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · OY61 PGV
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 76,946 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY61 PGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 76,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY61 PGV 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 (OY61 PGV) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OY61 PGV Mileage History
- 13/09/202258,304 mi
- 20/09/202363,346 mi+5,042 mi
- 10/09/202468,656 mi+5,310 mi
- 10/09/202468,657 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/202576,946 mi+8,289 mi
Average of roughly 6,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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