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AU11 XCK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,808 mi
Last recorded97,808 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 XCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,808 miles

Central Exhaust Sleeve Corroded.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2024 95,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 95,396 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

service warning

Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,655 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 185/60 H15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 61,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 55,381 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 43,686 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,694 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 40,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 35,778 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2015 21,397 miles

Nearside Front 3mm also has a cut in tread (not deep enough to show cords)

Offside Front 3mm

Offside Rear has a cut in tread (not deep enough to show cords)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 9,926 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre tread but not to cords.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 7,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 7,594 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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AU11 XCK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 XCK, 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 AU11 XCK registered?

AU11 XCK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is AU11 XCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 XCK 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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