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AO11 PHX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,135 mi
Last recorded115,135 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 PHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 115,135 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 114,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel in prescribed area of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel in rear axle beam mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill panel corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing badly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2024 106,229 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel in component mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 106,229 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel in component mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 95,800 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive evidence of a coolant leak possibly from engine coolant pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel in rear axle beam prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,224 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leaking possibly water pump area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges of tread and down to 3mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside fronts perished and cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rears perished and cracked in edges of tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,387 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside fronts leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 70,387 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside fronts leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 58,489 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2018 50,286 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 41,332 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 41,332 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 31,927 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 31,927 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 22,527 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 12,224 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 12,224 miles

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

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

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 PHX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

AO11 PHX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2011.

Is AO11 PHX safe to buy?

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