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AO11 TYP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,013 mi
Last recorded94,013 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 94,013 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 93,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 81,506 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 81,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 77,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,160 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 49,491 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 49,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 44,296 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,042 miles

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

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

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

Various minor damaged to bodywork

Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,802 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 104,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,888 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under-trays fitted obscuring some test items

Fail 31 May 2016 85,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under-trays fitted obscuring some test items

Pass 10 Jun 2015 72,928 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 72,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 52,895 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

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 TYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 TYP, 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 TYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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