2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S111 KHR
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 119,439 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S111 KHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/02/2026
- 119,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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S111 KHR 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 (S111 KHR) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
S111 KHR Mileage History
- 17/08/202399,110 mi
- 17/08/202399,110 mi
- 22/11/2024110,249 mi+11,139 mi
- 22/11/2024110,249 mi
- 26/02/2026119,439 mi+9,190 mi
Average of roughly 8,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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