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350 RS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,764 mi
Last recorded26,764 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration350 RS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 26,764 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 25,203 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 25,203 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing damaged/ missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 24,630 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 24,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 23,813 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 23,813 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 22,839 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 21,817 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 19,954 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,053 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 12 Aug 2016 15,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 13,271 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2015 13,271 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 10,420 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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350 RS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 350 RS, 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 350 RS registered?

350 RS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is 350 RS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 350 RS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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