2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · WF11 DWL
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 125,852 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF11 DWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/06/2026
- 125,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF11 DWL 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 (WF11 DWL) between April 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (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: “Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached inside headlight (4.2.1 (c) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
WF11 DWL Mileage History
- 29/04/2023112,498 mi
- 27/04/2024117,469 mi+4,971 mi
- 29/04/2025123,885 mi+6,416 mi
- 09/05/2025123,893 mi+8 mi
- 02/06/2026125,852 mi+1,959 mi
Average of roughly 4,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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