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AV11 OTU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,770 mi
Last recorded147,770 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 OTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 147,770 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2026 147,763 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2025 139,670 miles

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

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))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 139,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 128,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 118,280 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 118,280 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 110,118 miles

Nearside Front brake hose not properly secured in clip at the bottom of the shock absorber

Offside Front brake hose not properly secured in clip at the bottom of the shock absorber

Pass 8 Apr 2021 101,060 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 101,060 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working dip beam bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn to cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 82,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,469 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 57,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

tyre aged and at 3mm

Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/150-84h (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

tyre aged and at 3mm

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,393 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 45,393 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 28,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 15,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OTU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OTU, 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 OTU registered?

AV11 OTU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 May 2011.

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