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AO11 EVM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Yellow Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,691 mi
Last recorded120,691 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 EVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 120,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 115,231 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 103,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under floor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 103,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed with 30cm of axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General under floor corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,394 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Oct 2022 95,339 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,657 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 91,326 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,306 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,224 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,999 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,479 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r bump stop deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2015 59,955 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offsideand nearside fronts (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber protective cover adrift from upper fixing

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 54,004 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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AO11 EVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Yellow with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO11 EVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO11 EVM registered?

AO11 EVM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is AO11 EVM safe to buy?

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