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138 CHU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,172 mi
Last recorded36,172 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration138 CHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 36,172 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 35,712 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 35,132 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 34,081 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 33,097 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 32,304 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 30,655 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,758 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 26,400 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,517 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 18,004 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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138 CHU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 138 CHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 138 CHU registered?

138 CHU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is 138 CHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 138 CHU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 138 CHU have outstanding finance?

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