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AO11 XVX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,894 mi
Last recorded130,894 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 XVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 130,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 118,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,129 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Bothsides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 88,495 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,344 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,927 miles

center exhaust sleave clamp corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2018 80,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

center exhaust sleave clamp corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 73,212 miles

Nearside Front tyre insidewall splitting / deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 16 Jun 2017 73,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure insidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre insidewall splitting / deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,177 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 54,464 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,214 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 XVX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

AO11 XVX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2011.

Is AO11 XVX safe to buy?

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