2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · TM02 HOW
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 108,926 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TM02 HOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 108,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TM02 HOW 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 (TM02 HOW) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 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: Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
TM02 HOW Mileage History
- 21/08/202489,932 mi
- 20/08/2025100,168 mi+10,236 mi
- 20/08/2025100,169 mi+1 mi
- 27/07/2026108,925 mi+8,756 mi
- 28/07/2026108,926 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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