2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YK61 YBU
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 82,025 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK61 YBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 82,025 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.
YK61 YBU 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 (YK61 YBU) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YK61 YBU Mileage History
- 05/12/202359,819 mi
- 11/12/202471,906 mi+12,087 mi
- 19/12/202471,908 mi+2 mi
- 01/12/202582,024 mi+10,116 mi
- 03/12/202582,025 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,123 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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