2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SW11 CWL
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 84,015 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW11 CWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 84,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW11 CWL 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 (SW11 CWL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 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 (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Lamda reading too high. Rear silencer leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SW11 CWL Mileage History
- 03/07/202467,361 mi
- 03/07/202467,361 mi
- 29/07/202576,414 mi+9,053 mi
- 29/07/202576,416 mi+2 mi
- 27/07/202684,015 mi+7,599 mi
Average of roughly 8,067 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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