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AP11 FSJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,102 mi
Last recorded59,102 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 FSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 59,102 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 59,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,595 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 53,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,171 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 52,171 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,484 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slight cracking tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 45,434 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 45,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 41,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,435 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,354 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,677 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,472 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 25,191 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smearing

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 FSJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

AP11 FSJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 July 2011.

Is AP11 FSJ safe to buy?

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