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539 SR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,977 mi
Last recorded45,977 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration539 SR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 45,977 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 44,445 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,884 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 41,112 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,745 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 38,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 36,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 34,644 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 32,809 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,614 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 16,399 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,763 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 11,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper is split

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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539 SR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 539 SR, 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 539 SR registered?

539 SR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2011.

Is 539 SR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 539 SR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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