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AP11 CHY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,562 mi
Last recorded94,562 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 CHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,562 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 94,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,358 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 71,584 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 56,399 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 50,665 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 48,782 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 41,077 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 39,180 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Rear view mirror is loose (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 34,854 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 31,989 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,987 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 11,301 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 11,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AP11 CHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AP11 CHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP11 CHY registered?

AP11 CHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is AP11 CHY safe to buy?

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