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AO11 HWW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,684 mi
Last recorded132,684 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 132,684 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 124,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 116,546 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,325 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 111,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 97,461 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 2mm, offside front 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

slight damage on front exhaust flexi section

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2018 83,279 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

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

rear shock absorber covers loose

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2017 67,995 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and nearside front tyre 2.5-3mm

rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,995 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and nearside front tyre 2.5-3mm

rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,216 miles

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 26 Feb 2016 53,215 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 25 Mar 2015 38,627 miles

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,627 miles

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,053 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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AO11 HWW 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 71.4%.

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 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 AO11 HWW, 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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AO11 HWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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