2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SH61 OHS
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 55,368 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SH61 OHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 55,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SH61 OHS Mileage History
- 19/12/202244,103 mi
- 22/02/202445,133 mi+1,030 mi
- 18/02/202550,247 mi+5,114 mi
- 19/02/202655,366 mi+5,119 mi
- 26/02/202655,368 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH61 OHS 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 (SH61 OHS) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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