2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SL61 FHS
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 116,176 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL61 FHS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2026
- 116,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL61 FHS 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 (SL61 FHS) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/s”.
SL61 FHS Mileage History
- 26/06/2024105,534 mi
- 28/06/2024105,534 mi
- 23/07/2025110,645 mi+5,111 mi
- 29/05/2026115,549 mi+4,904 mi
- 23/07/2026116,176 mi+627 mi
Average of roughly 5,133 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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