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A11 MFG

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 MFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 72,912 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 68,101 miles

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

Rear Exhaust outer box corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 60,037 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,002 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 47,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,483 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 42,483 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 37,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 26,280 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 25,304 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres perished in tread grooves

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,707 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres developing cracks with age

Pass 25 Jul 2014 19,136 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 14,118 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,764 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 MFG is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 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 MFG, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A11 MFG registered?

A11 MFG is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is A11 MFG safe to buy?

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