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AO11 KVY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

15,140 mi
Last recorded15,140 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 KVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 15,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large chip under 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front 15 years old

service lamp on

Pass 29 Aug 2025 14,612 miles

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

Fail 29 Aug 2025 14,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre over 10 years old

Pass 29 Aug 2024 14,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 13,633 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 tyres 12 years old

Pass 24 Aug 2022 13,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both getting rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked <40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Fail 23 Aug 2022 13,099 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both getting rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked <40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 tyres over 10 years old

Pass 25 Aug 2021 12,330 miles

All four tyres over 10 years old

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 12,313 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All four tyres over 10 years old

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 11,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 10,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 9,893 miles

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

slight perishing to all 4 tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2017 9,285 miles

chip in screen zone b less than 40mm

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,964 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 6,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 5,415 miles

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

slight corrosion at front brake discs

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 KVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KVY, 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 KVY registered?

AO11 KVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 May 2011.

Is AO11 KVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO11 KVY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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