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AV11 HVR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,496 mi
Last recorded134,496 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 HVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 134,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,576 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack appears to have slight seepage or residual from previous repair. (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 124,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack appears to have slight seepage or residual from previous repair. (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 116,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake drum soaked with brake fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 108,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 90,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged also wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view

mixture of summer and winter tyres on rear

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2019 90,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged also wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted restricting view

mixture of summer and winter tyres on rear

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,664 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracks on outer wall

Pass 13 May 2016 68,999 miles

both front shock absorber leaking slightly

Fail 13 May 2016 68,999 miles

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

both front shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,521 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 55,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

nsf shockabsorber weeping

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,187 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 43,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HVR, 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 HVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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