2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · SS06 ARA
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 89,986 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SS06 ARA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 89,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SS06 ARA 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 (SS06 ARA) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended locked and under tension (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”.
SS06 ARA Mileage History
- 21/08/202477,685 mi
- 21/08/202477,706 mi+21 mi
- 21/08/202583,540 mi+5,834 mi
- 26/08/202689,983 mi+6,443 mi
- 14/09/202689,986 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,958 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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