2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL11 LXR
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 85,404 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,404 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL11 LXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 85,404 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SL11 LXR Mileage History
- 10/03/202382,501 mi
- 06/03/202483,586 mi+1,085 mi
- 07/03/202483,586 mi
- 07/03/202584,609 mi+1,023 mi
- 14/01/202685,404 mi+795 mi
Average of roughly 1,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL11 LXR 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 (SL11 LXR) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
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