2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SK11 MVG
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 130,611 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK11 MVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 130,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK11 MVG 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 (SK11 MVG) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill has a hole (7”; “Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill has a hole (7.”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
SK11 MVG Mileage History
- 22/07/2023119,772 mi
- 18/06/2024123,605 mi+3,833 mi
- 20/06/2024123,608 mi+3 mi
- 30/06/2025130,611 mi+7,003 mi
- 30/06/2025130,611 mi
Average of roughly 5,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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