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AP11 VZE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,065 mi
Last recorded158,065 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 VZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 158,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 154,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,517 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 140,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 129,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 122,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,025 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,961 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,971 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,150 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,988 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 61,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,044 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 42,416 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 42,416 miles

Offside 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 VZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

AP11 VZE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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