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AU11 YSP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,095 mi
Last recorded99,095 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 YSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 99,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 91,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 91,987 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 85,647 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,075 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 79,243 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,988 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 76,561 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 60,450 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,374 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 56,373 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,177 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 50,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in the tread but has no cords showing

Fail 23 Jan 2014 42,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,789 miles

rear tyres cracking between treads

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 YSP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AU11 YSP, 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 YSP registered?

AU11 YSP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is AU11 YSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 YSP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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