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AP11 FSD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,587 mi
Last recorded106,587 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 FSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 106,587 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 106,587 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 98,373 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 98,372 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexy pipe has a major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,033 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2023 88,021 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,352 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 81,352 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,516 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 70,515 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 65,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 55,140 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,394 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,652 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 26,314 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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AP11 FSD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP11 FSD, 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 AP11 FSD registered?

AP11 FSD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is AP11 FSD safe to buy?

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