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AB11 COY

2021 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,915 mi
Last recorded68,915 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Polo24,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 COY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 68,915 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 73,640 miles

Coolant leak water pump area. coolant also low ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 73,640 miles

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

Coolant leak water pump area. coolant also low ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front drl not working

Pass 17 Feb 2025 54,721 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 54,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 62,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 62,236 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust sleeve corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front drl not working

Pass 14 Mar 2024 40,594 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 50,408 miles

Central exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 39,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,133 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 28,437 miles

Hand brake lever insecure but not affecting performance.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 21,143 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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AB11 COY is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,598cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 24,482 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 AB11 COY, 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 5 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AB11 COY is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2021.

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