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A1 PFV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,629 mi
Last recorded70,629 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 PFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 70,629 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 64,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,421 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,086 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2023 53,086 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested o/s and n/s dipped beams not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,129 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2021 44,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,342 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 31,941 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion inner surface pitting outer surface (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,494 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 18,548 miles

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2014 14,991 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 14,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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A1 PFV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A1 PFV, 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 A1 PFV registered?

A1 PFV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is A1 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 PFV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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