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AV11 HWD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,556 mi
Last recorded140,556 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 HWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 140,556 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 140,532 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure connector clip damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 130,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 122,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 122,689 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 108,937 miles

Nearside Steering arm has significant movement at its inner fixing

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight movement

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 85,237 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hand brake leaver has little remaining reserve travel

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 85,236 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hand brake leaver has little remaining reserve travel

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 70,567 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 70,567 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened excessive wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,712 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 53,794 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 22 Jan 2016 48,378 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,278 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 43,278 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,573 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 HWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HWD, 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 HWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 May 2011.

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