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AV11 RJO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,420 mi
Last recorded121,420 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 RJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 121,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 121,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 116,434 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 116,434 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 109,772 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 109,691 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,296 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 105,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,690 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,177 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 87,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 62,349 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 62,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 62,076 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 62,076 miles

Nearside Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2017 54,208 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure lower middle (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure lower middle (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,356 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 35,517 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 21,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 15,462 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 RJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RJO, 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 RJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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