2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RE61 LWD
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 07 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 99,888 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE61 LWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 99,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE61 LWD 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 LWD) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle wont open from inside/outside (6.2.3 (a))”; “Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation no side lights b”; “Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (”.
RE61 LWD Mileage History
- 13/10/202285,760 mi
- 30/01/202495,434 mi+9,674 mi
- 30/01/202495,434 mi
- 08/07/202699,879 mi+4,445 mi
- 21/07/202699,888 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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