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A10 MUD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,942 mi
Last recorded103,942 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 MUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 103,942 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension creaking in operation

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged and inner wheel arch liner

Rear exhaust rusted

Fail 30 Jan 2025 103,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front suspension creaking in operation

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged and inner wheel arch liner

Rear exhaust rusted

Pass 15 Nov 2023 100,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2023 100,127 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush come away from its casement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose stuck on with duck tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill Damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front mirror cap missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be opened

Rear Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 96,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 96,550 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,703 miles

Offside Rear Hole in lamp lens. No white light showing.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 90,862 miles

Offside Rear Lamp cluster has slight damage. Advise renewal.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,203 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,360 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,466 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,557 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 26,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A10 MUD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A10 MUD, 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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A10 MUD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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