2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YIW 2012
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 82,364 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YIW 2012 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 82,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YIW 2012 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 (YIW 2012) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexy split and leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Emissions unable to be completed DUE to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
YIW 2012 Mileage History
- 21/09/202356,633 mi
- 24/08/202463,909 mi+7,276 mi
- 06/08/202573,183 mi+9,274 mi
- 24/07/202682,015 mi+8,832 mi
- 06/08/202682,364 mi+349 mi
Average of roughly 8,953 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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