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AU11 YSW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,284 mi
Last recorded89,284 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 YSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 89,284 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 88,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 88,510 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,050 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,712 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,813 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,455 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 79,375 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,857 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 55,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyres cracked inbetween tread blocks

Rear suspension , bump-stops deteriorated.broken

Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,721 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 36,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 YSW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel 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 AU11 YSW, 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 YSW registered?

AU11 YSW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is AU11 YSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 YSW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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