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AV11 HVS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,230 mi
Last recorded111,230 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 111,230 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 111,196 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 101,960 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 81,688 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,691 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 53,559 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 53,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 47,435 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 47,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 40,114 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 40,112 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded,But not leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2018 37,845 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 37,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,242 miles

all tyres starting to crack, rears on outer sidewall, fronts in between tread

Pass 4 Mar 2016 30,255 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,850 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,870 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 HVS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HVS, 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 AV11 HVS registered?

AV11 HVS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2011.

Is AV11 HVS safe to buy?

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