2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YX61 WSE
2011 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 66,244 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX61 WSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 66,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX61 WSE 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 (YX61 WSE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
YX61 WSE Mileage History
- 14/07/202360,872 mi
- 29/07/202461,576 mi+704 mi
- 22/07/202562,978 mi+1,402 mi
- 25/07/202563,064 mi+86 mi
- 29/07/202666,244 mi+3,180 mi
Average of roughly 1,766 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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