2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Diesel · RE61 GKJ
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 112,109 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE61 GKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 112,109 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.
RE61 GKJ 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 (RE61 GKJ) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RE61 GKJ Mileage History
- 09/11/202296,042 mi
- 10/11/202296,045 mi+3 mi
- 14/11/2023101,340 mi+5,295 mi
- 09/11/2024106,817 mi+5,477 mi
- 07/11/2025112,109 mi+5,292 mi
Average of roughly 5,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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