2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SB11 SFY
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 81,090 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB11 SFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2023
- 81,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SB11 SFY Mileage History
- 22/09/202166,712 mi
- 21/09/202271,238 mi+4,526 mi
- 21/09/202271,238 mi
- 18/09/202381,091 mi+9,853 mi
- 18/09/202381,090 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 7,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SB11 SFY 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 (SB11 SFY) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2023 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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