2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · PJ11 WZP
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 128,023 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ11 WZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 128,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ11 WZP 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 (PJ11 WZP) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
PJ11 WZP Mileage History
- 24/10/2022105,074 mi
- 21/10/2023113,237 mi+8,163 mi
- 22/10/2024119,848 mi+6,611 mi
- 30/10/2024119,859 mi+11 mi
- 21/11/2025128,023 mi+8,164 mi
Average of roughly 7,458 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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