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AO11 WHP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,393 mi
Last recorded89,393 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 WHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 89,393 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 79,608 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 79,607 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,978 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 71,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 64,135 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 56,386 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 53,025 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (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 component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R tyre slightly cracked and perished

O/S/R tyre slightly cracked and perished

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

Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,138 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jun 2018 43,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,413 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 35,413 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,349 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 20,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 20,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,415 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 WHP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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