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AP60 TAF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,437 mi
Last recorded86,437 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP60 TAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 86,437 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 86,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2025 82,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 77,313 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2024 77,313 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,524 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 71,524 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 60,196 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 60,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,912 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2020 54,912 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2019 48,789 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 42,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 36,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 30,255 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 26,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 22,477 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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AP60 TAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP60 TAF, 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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AP60 TAF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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