VOLKSWAGEN SY11PMV MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	POLO
Colour	GREY
Year of manufacture	2011
Fuel type	DIESEL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Mar 2011
Vehicle age	15 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	03 Aug 2023
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Medium-term ownership
Estimated current ownership	3 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,199 cc
Fuel type	DIESEL
CO₂ emissions (official)	102 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~68 MPG
Environmental rating	7/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£606

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Jul 2027

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 14 Jul 2027

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: SY11PMV

MOT Expires In

361

days (14 Jul 2027)

Tax Expires In

348

days (01 Jul 2027)

Registration	SY11PMV
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	14 Jul 2027
MOT days remaining	361 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Jul 2027
Tax days remaining	348 days
V5C last issued	03 Aug 2023
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	1166 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	3.8 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	69% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Improving
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	50/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	48/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,406 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£606
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£800
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	No immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~19.8 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2011), GREY, DIESEL, 1,199cc. Has completed 18 MOT tests, with a 72% pass rate (13 passed, 5 failed). Recorded 57,460 miles, averaging 4,662 miles/yr. 48 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 38/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2027-07-14
MOT pass rate	72%
Tests passed	13
Tests failed	5
Dangerous defects (total)	0
Major defects (total)	2
Minor defects (total)	7
Advisory items (total)	48
Pass / Fail trend	Improving
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (18 Tests)

MOT #18 2026-07-15 09:56

Test number: 311667158585

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Jul 2027

Odometer: 57,460 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #17 2025-09-16 15:43

Test number: 570079962605

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 Sep 2026

Odometer: 54,404 MI

Items: 9

Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Minor Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front steering tie rod arm slight play

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £760 – £2,260

MOT #16 2025-09-16 09:29

Test number: 850287321037

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 54,404 MI

Items: 10

Major Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Minor Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Minor Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front steering tie rod arm slight play

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £810 – £2,560

MOT #15 2024-08-28 09:09

Test number: 163734703666

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 Sep 2025

Odometer: 49,870 MI

Items: 7

Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £520 – £1,610

MOT #14 2023-09-07 10:12

Test number: 295514496074

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 Sep 2024

Odometer: 46,225 MI

Items: 4

Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £340 – £980

MOT #13 2022-09-23 13:37

Test number: 755925519716

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 Sep 2023

Odometer: 42,141 MI

Items: 4

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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: £320 – £960

MOT #12 2022-09-23 09:03

Test number: 311758352944

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 42,141 MI

Items: 5

Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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: £370 – £1,260

MOT #11 2021-09-20 16:49

Test number: 140976005707

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 19 Sep 2022

Odometer: 39,278 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £300

MOT #10 2020-09-15 11:37

Test number: 895408401955

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 14 Sep 2021

Odometer: 36,603 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £300

MOT #9 2019-09-10 14:24

Test number: 496595620657

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 09 Sep 2020

Odometer: 34,527 MI

Items: 5

Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £315 – £960

MOT #8 2018-04-23 11:40

Test number: 440348798465

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 22 Apr 2019

Odometer: 34,498 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)
Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £515 – £1,250

MOT #7 2017-03-16 12:26

Test number: 640401942994

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Mar 2018

Odometer: 30,110 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #6 2017-03-16 12:26

Test number: 989475851682

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 30,110 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Advisory Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £750

MOT #5 2016-03-18 15:37

Test number: 314955191165

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Mar 2017

Odometer: 25,426 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #4 2016-03-18 15:37

Test number: 352019928328

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 25,426 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £170 – £660

MOT #3 2015-03-19 13:04

Test number: 755258875011

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Mar 2016

Odometer: 20,649 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #2 2014-03-18 12:43

Test number: 736427274046

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Mar 2015

Odometer: 15,610 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £330

MOT #1 2014-03-18 12:43

Test number: 337227774082

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 15,610 MI

Items: 6

Advisory Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Advisory Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Advisory Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £420 – £1,730

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	18
First registration	2014-03-18
Last registration	2026-07-15
Latest reading	57,460 miles
Annual avg (est.)	4,662 mi/yr
vs UK average	Below average
% of UK avg	66%
Mileage growth trend	Consistent use
Wear level	53% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2014-03-18	15,610 miles
Registration #2	2014-03-18	15,610 miles
Registration #3	2015-03-19	20,649 miles
Registration #4	2016-03-18	25,426 miles
Registration #5	2016-03-18	25,426 miles
Registration #6	2017-03-16	30,110 miles
Registration #7	2017-03-16	30,110 miles
Registration #8	2018-04-23	34,498 miles
Registration #9	2019-09-10	34,527 miles
Registration #10	2020-09-15	36,603 miles
Registration #11	2021-09-20	39,278 miles
Registration #12	2022-09-23	42,141 miles
Registration #13	2022-09-23	42,141 miles
Registration #14	2023-09-07	46,225 miles
Registration #15	2024-08-28	49,870 miles
Registration #16	2025-09-16	54,404 miles
Registration #17	2025-09-16	54,404 miles
Registration #18	2026-07-15	57,460 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Headlight	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×20
Shock Absorber	×17
Ball Joint	×5
Coil Spring	×3
Steering System	×2

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 15 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Major Defects

£100 – £600

2 defects found

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Minor Defects

£440 – £1,300

7 items found

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Advisory Items

£4,090 – £11,920

48 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£5,140 – £16,270

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

£750

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£101

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,406

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

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.