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AO11 RHK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,078 mi
Last recorded135,078 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 RHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 135,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 135,078 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 127,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 114,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 101,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 101,796 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 90,528 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 82,856 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 73,319 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 63,106 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 63,106 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 49,724 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 49,724 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 39,583 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 39,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 29,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 29,592 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 17,738 miles

All four tyres have cracks between treads.

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 RHK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 RHK, 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 RHK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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