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AP51 LON

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,792 mi
Last recorded36,792 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 LON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 36,792 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 34,739 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Fuel filter sweating, no visible leaks

Nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2024 33,779 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 32,201 miles

Nearside mirror unit damaged and side repeater damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2023 32,201 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside mirror unit damaged and side repeater damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,799 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light housing cover - not fully secure (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 28,423 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 26,008 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 21,662 miles

slight damage to nearside side repeater

Pass 15 Aug 2017 17,699 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 14,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Smashed on one end (6.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seat folded down

Fail 30 Aug 2016 14,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Top mount broken (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Smashed on one end (6.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear seat folded down

Pass 25 Aug 2015 10,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 7,998 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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AP51 LON is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP51 LON, 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 AP51 LON registered?

AP51 LON is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AP51 LON safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 LON shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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