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A11 LTH

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,311 mi
Last recorded56,311 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 LTH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 56,311 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch biting point is too low

offside front tyre inner edge is bald

service warning light displayed

Fail 22 Dec 2014 56,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

clutch biting point is too low

offside front tyre inner edge is bald

service warning light displayed

Pass 9 Nov 2013 49,897 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,605 miles

Both headlights slightly faded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,908 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 42,469 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 36,410 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 31,936 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 27,684 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 22,777 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 19,457 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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A11 LTH is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,587 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 A11 LTH, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A11 LTH registered?

A11 LTH is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is A11 LTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 LTH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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