VOLKSWAGEN POLO

BLACK · PETROL · 2011 · 1,197cc

🇬🇧UK
SP11FKH
infoGeneral Information
MakeVOLKSWAGEN
ModelPOLO
ColourBLACK
Year of manufacture2011
Fuel typePETROL
Wheelplan2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration01 Aug 2011
Vehicle age15 years
Type approvalM1
Date of last V5C issued09 Sep 2016
Marked for exportNo
Ownership stabilityLong-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership9.9 years
local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption
Engine capacity1,197 cc
Fuel typePETROL
COâ‚‚ emissions (official)124 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)~56 MPG
Environmental rating7/10
ULEZ & Environmental ComplianceLikely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost~£640
0 – 100 A 101 – 120 BC 121 – 140 DE ◀ This vehicle (124g/km) 141 – 165 FG 166 – 185 HI 186 – 225 JK 225+ L
assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT
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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 15 Apr 2026
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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 29 Apr 2027
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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown
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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: SP11FKH
285
days (29 Apr 2027)
0
days (15 Apr 2026)
RegistrationSP11FKH
MOT status✓ Valid
MOT expiry date29 Apr 2027
MOT days remaining285 days
Tax statusUntaxed
Tax due date15 Apr 2026
Tax days remaining0 days
V5C last issued09 Sep 2016
Marked for exportNo
ULEZ complianceLikely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcomeLikely to Require Attention
Service reminder1230 miles in ~3 months
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AI Buyer Risk IndicatorcancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer RecommendationPoor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition RatingVery Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating3.2 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction79% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT OutcomeLikely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail TrendStable
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)Near class average
MOT History Score0/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score58/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score95%
Vehicle Transparency Score100/100
Vehicle Usage PatternStandard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost~£1,440 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost~£640
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost~£800
Future Repair & Defect PredictionNo immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime~17.8 years (at current mileage rate)
summarizeAI Vehicle Summary
AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2011), BLACK, PETROL, 1,197cc. Has completed 23 MOT tests, with a 57% pass rate (13 passed, 10 failed). Recorded 62,506 miles, averaging 4,920 miles/yr. 70 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 32/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
historyMOT History Summary
MOT expiry date2027-04-29
MOT pass rate
57%
Tests passed13
Tests failed10
Dangerous defects (total)0
Major defects (total)19
Minor defects (total)4
Advisory items (total)70
Pass / Fail trendStable
vs. UK class averageNear class average
fact_checkFull MOT History (23 Tests)
MOT #23 2026-04-30 18:02
Test number: 988705707122
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 29 Apr 2027
Odometer: 62,506 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #22 2026-04-13 10:47
Test number: 338492384794
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 62,499 MI
Items: 18
  • Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • Major Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • Major Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • Advisory exhaust silencer outer skin loose
  • Advisory Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • Major Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • Major Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,780 – £6,240
MOT #21 2025-02-13 15:53
Test number: 419519755071
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 12 Feb 2026
Odometer: 62,272 MI
Items: 3
  • Minor Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £260 – £780
MOT #20 2025-02-08 11:56
Test number: 851911196414
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 62,272 MI
Items: 5
  • Major Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • Major Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
  • Minor Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £410 – £1,480
MOT #19 2024-01-22 15:17
Test number: 671775867334
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 21 Jan 2025
Odometer: 60,487 MI
Items: 5
  • Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Exhaust corroded
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £440 – £1,580
MOT #18 2024-01-22 11:11
Test number: 358799319242
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 60,485 MI
Items: 7
  • Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Exhaust corroded
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £790 – £2,470
MOT #17 2023-01-18 14:54
Test number: 554498687923
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 17 Jan 2024
Odometer: 59,832 MI
Items: 7
  • Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Rear exhaust corroded
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,080 – £2,960
MOT #16 2023-01-18 11:00
Test number: 293139995040
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 59,830 MI
Items: 8
  • Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Rear exhaust corroded
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,230 – £3,360
MOT #15 2022-01-11 13:05
Test number: 220066317070
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 10 Jan 2023
Odometer: 58,948 MI
Items: 5
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £650 – £1,880
MOT #14 2020-10-07 15:36
Test number: 285673667848
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 06 Oct 2021
Odometer: 54,385 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £400 – £1,090
MOT #13 2020-10-07 12:14
Test number: 354179493643
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 54,384 MI
Items: 8
  • Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • Major Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • Advisory tpms light on
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £640 – £2,200
MOT #12 2019-09-30 12:01
Test number: 254930608643
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 29 Sep 2020
Odometer: 50,701 MI
Items: 2
  • Advisory Front Shock absorbers damp
  • Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm tread
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £480
MOT #11 2019-09-30 10:00
Test number: 667646846597
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 50,701 MI
Items: 4
  • Major Exhaust silencer insecure Centre sleeve corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • Major Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  • Advisory Front Shock absorbers damp
  • Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm tread
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £290 – £1,180
MOT #10 2018-08-20 15:04
Test number: 683502993760
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 19 Aug 2019
Odometer: 43,442 MI
Items: 4
  • Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory exhaust rear box/cover corroded
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £580 – £1,680
MOT #9 2018-08-20 10:24
Test number: 604289006812
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 43,442 MI
Items: 8
  • Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • Advisory hand brake lever travel
  • Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • Advisory exhaust rear box/cover corroded
  • Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £800 – £2,580
MOT #8 2017-08-11 12:36
Test number: 622821827174
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 19 Aug 2018
Odometer: 34,404 MI
Items: 3
  • Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and has cuts and splits in the sidewalls (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has splits and cuts in the side walls (4.1.E.1)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £180 – £540
MOT #7 2017-08-11 10:21
Test number: 827702272360
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 34,404 MI
Items: 4
  • Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and has cuts and splits in the sidewalls (4.1.E.1)
  • Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has splits and cuts in the side walls (4.1.E.1)
  • Fail Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £230 – £840
MOT #6 2016-07-29 14:13
Test number: 488921360016
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 19 Aug 2017
Odometer: 25,802 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #5 2015-08-20 15:22
Test number: 212489537898
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 19 Aug 2016
Odometer: 18,619 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #4 2014-08-09 12:29
Test number: 235931824298
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 19 Aug 2015
Odometer: 12,811 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #3 2014-08-09 11:24
Test number: 996731924286
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 12,811 MI
Items: 4
  • Fail Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
  • Fail rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
  • Advisory rear wiper torn
  • Advisory rear brake discs , scored and pitted ( pads )
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £315 – £1,150
MOT #2 2013-08-20 10:49
Test number: 695702133224
Result: ✓ Passed
Next expiry date: 19 Aug 2014
Odometer: 8,242 MI
Items: 0
No defects or advisories recorded.
MOT #1 2013-08-16 10:24
Test number: 589058923278
Result: ✗ Failed
Odometer: 8,242 MI
Items: 1
  • Fail Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180
speedMileage Check
Odometer unitmiles
Mileage registrations23
First registration2013-08-16
Last registration2026-04-30
Latest reading62,506 miles
Annual avg (est.)4,920 mi/yr
vs UK averageBelow average
% of UK avg69%
Mileage growth trendDecreasing use
Wear level55% — High Wear
Odometer consistency✓ Consistent
mileage ↑ vehicle age →
Registration #12013-08-168,242 miles
Registration #22013-08-208,242 miles
Registration #32014-08-0912,811 miles
Registration #42014-08-0912,811 miles
Registration #52015-08-2018,619 miles
Registration #62016-07-2925,802 miles
Registration #72017-08-1134,404 miles
Registration #82017-08-1134,404 miles
Registration #92018-08-2043,442 miles
Registration #102018-08-2043,442 miles
Registration #112019-09-3050,701 miles
Registration #122019-09-3050,701 miles
Registration #132020-10-0754,384 miles
Registration #142020-10-0754,385 miles
Registration #152022-01-1158,948 miles
Registration #162023-01-1859,830 miles
Registration #172023-01-1859,832 miles
Registration #182024-01-2260,485 miles
Registration #192024-01-2260,487 miles
Registration #202025-02-0862,272 miles
Registration #212025-02-1362,272 miles
Registration #222026-04-1362,499 miles
Registration #232026-04-3062,506 miles
infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.
list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories
âš  Top Defects (Failures)
Headlight×6
Windscreen×2
Suspension×2
Tyre Sidewall×2
Handbrake×2
ℹ Top Advisories
Shock Absorber×24
Brake Discs×21
Tyres×9
Exhaust System×7
Windscreen×2
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checklistMOT Preparation Advice
build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity
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Major Defects
£1,350 – £5,660
19 defects found
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Minor Defects
£320 – £1,160
4 items found
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Advisory Items
£8,200 – £24,220
70 items noted
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All-Time Total Est.
£10,295 – £32,670
Across all MOT tests
info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.
trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation
Est. Market Value
£700
Based on age, mileage & condition
Annual Depreciation
£95
~14% per year
Running Cost / yr
£1,440
Fuel + maintenance est.
Vehicle Age
15
years old
info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.