2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · RO61 PGV
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 131,727 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO61 PGV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 131,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO61 PGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Polo (RO61 PGV) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
RO61 PGV Mileage History
- 25/08/2022111,315 mi
- 25/08/2022111,318 mi+3 mi
- 29/08/2023120,536 mi+9,218 mi
- 30/08/2024131,727 mi+11,191 mi
Average of roughly 10,131 miles per year across 4 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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