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AV11 HNB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,581 mi
Last recorded69,581 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 HNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 69,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 66,927 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 64,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 61,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,377 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 58,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 55,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Central exhaust clamp excessively deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 52,445 miles

Engine oil sump pan corroded but not leaking.

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,492 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,083 miles

advise front tyres low on edges and cracking in tread

Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,580 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 HNB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AV11 HNB, 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 HNB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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