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867 APL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,686 mi
Last recorded93,686 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration867 APL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 93,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe flexible section in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2025 93,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp dip image diffuse (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front and offside rear wheel bearings not fully tested due to binding brake assemblies

exhaust front pipe flexible section in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2024 85,738 miles

Both front headlamp outer casings are deteriorated but still just providing an adequate beam image at this time

Pass 9 Dec 2023 75,789 miles

Both dip beam images are slightly diffuse possibly due to deteriorated outer casings

Fail 9 Dec 2023 75,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both dip beam images are slightly diffuse possibly due to deteriorated outer casings

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 65,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 56,628 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 50,569 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2020 50,569 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 39,577 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 29,766 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 22,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 16,236 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 10,348 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 4,017 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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867 APL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 867 APL, 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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867 APL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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