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AO11 EWE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,599 mi
Last recorded73,599 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 EWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 73,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 71,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box/tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 64,791 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 59,252 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 53,818 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,625 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 36,877 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 36,877 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 33,338 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,946 miles

rear tyres cracking along the treads

Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,612 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on the edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,733 miles

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

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

all tyres are cracking between tread

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 EWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EWE, 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 AO11 EWE registered?

AO11 EWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is AO11 EWE safe to buy?

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