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AO11 WGZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,995 mi
Last recorded125,995 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 WGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 125,995 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 123,464 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 123,464 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 121,305 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,243 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 87,263 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,062 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)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 77,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Aug 2016 68,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 59,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,152 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 WGZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 August 2011.

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