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AO11 PHY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,033 mi
Last recorded124,033 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2026 124,033 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 114,294 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 104,550 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 104,277 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear coil springs

exhaust corroded & leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2023 96,167 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs worn & brake pads worn

outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 96,167 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded in places

front brake discs worn & brake pads worn

outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,511 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside outer sills corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads getting

Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,197 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,318 miles

rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded as marked

Fail 11 Nov 2020 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded as marked

Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded as marked

Fail 11 Nov 2019 67,964 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded as marked

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,768 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 62,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Nov 2016 54,799 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outside edge

Offside Rear brake has slightly restricted free movement

Pass 25 Sep 2015 47,801 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,420 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 42,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,985 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 PHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PHY, 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 PHY registered?

AO11 PHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 May 2011.

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