2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · X14 OGH
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 145,058 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X14 OGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 145,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X14 OGH 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 (X14 OGH) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X14 OGH Mileage History
- 14/02/2024127,996 mi
- 19/02/2024127,996 mi
- 24/02/2025131,775 mi+3,779 mi
- 26/02/2025131,775 mi
- 18/02/2026145,058 mi+13,283 mi
Average of roughly 8,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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