2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Diesel · WK11 WUU
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 99,905 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK11 WUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2025
- 99,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK11 WUU 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 (WK11 WUU) between March 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
WK11 WUU Mileage History
- 25/03/202287,861 mi
- 27/03/202396,792 mi+8,931 mi
- 12/04/202396,792 mi
- 06/02/202599,905 mi+3,113 mi
- 10/02/202599,905 mi
Average of roughly 4,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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