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AT11 TAP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,306 mi
Last recorded54,306 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT11 TAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 54,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 54,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 53,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 52,824 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 52,823 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 48,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 48,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2020 46,830 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,983 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,141 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 24,057 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,166 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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AT11 TAP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AT11 TAP, 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 AT11 TAP registered?

AT11 TAP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2011.

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