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AO11 HYM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,440 mi
Last recorded87,440 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 HYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 87,440 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 86,287 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 80,591 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 74,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 68,174 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil misting from output shaft seals area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil misting from sump seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 61,841 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 61,841 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,280 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 59,280 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,342 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 21 Mar 2019 49,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,413 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 13,936 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 HYM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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