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AV11 FYB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,065 mi
Last recorded128,065 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 FYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 128,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 120,874 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 115,622 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2023 115,622 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 110,945 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 7 May 2021 106,155 miles

Offside rear tyre tread cracked advise replacement

Pass 27 May 2020 103,908 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,190 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer is in poor condition (corroded)

Pass 3 May 2018 78,964 miles

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

silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2017 66,625 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,508 miles

both front tyres getting low and perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,990 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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AV11 FYB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV11 FYB, 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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AV11 FYB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 May 2011.

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