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AV11 HHS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,515 mi
Last recorded97,515 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 HHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 97,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill getting rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2024 95,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to get rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2024 95,489 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to get rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2023 93,914 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 93,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,273 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has long travel indicating adjustment needed

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 83,087 miles

Floor covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

More than normal parking brake lever travel indicating service or adjustment may be required

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

Slight lift/play in both front suspension top mountings

Fail 2 Apr 2021 83,081 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Floor covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

More than normal parking brake lever travel indicating service or adjustment may be required

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

Slight lift/play in both front suspension top mountings

Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,607 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 73,605 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,662 miles

Exhaust system rusted

Front brake pad/s worn low

Nearside rear tyre lightly perished

Fail 21 Mar 2018 65,662 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Both front due to missing securing clips (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system rusted

Front brake pad/s worn low

Nearside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,473 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 57,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,178 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,543 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 37,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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 HHS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV11 HHS, 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 HHS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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