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AP08 PEA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,898 mi
Last recorded25,898 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 PEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 25,898 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 25,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 21,690 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface slightly flaking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 12,436 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 12,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 11,744 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 10,921 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 9,876 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 8,884 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 8,884 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 7,896 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 7,896 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 6,607 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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AP08 PEA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AP08 PEA, 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 AP08 PEA registered?

AP08 PEA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 2011.

Is AP08 PEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 PEA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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