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AO11 KWC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,832 mi
Last recorded99,832 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 KWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 99,832 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 99,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slightly play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever a bit too high

Pass 11 Jan 2023 94,642 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,596 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 91,596 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 88,449 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2019 85,021 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,858 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 82,858 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,739 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 79,739 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,501 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 75,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,352 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,618 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,194 miles

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

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 KWC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KWC, 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 KWC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 April 2011.

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