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AU11 PUJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 PUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 82,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 74,280 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,658 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 65,658 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 54,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 45,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 43,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 41,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,313 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,036 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 25,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 23 Feb 2015 16,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,121 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 11,881 miles

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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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AU11 PUJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AU11 PUJ, 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

How do I check the history of AU11 PUJ?

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What year was AU11 PUJ registered?

AU11 PUJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2011.

Is AU11 PUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 PUJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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