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AV11 THZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,444 mi
Last recorded96,444 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 THZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 96,444 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 96,444 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Offside Rear brake noisy when applied.

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 92,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ns and os lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 88,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 83,709 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,679 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded (advise attention

Fail 11 Jan 2021 75,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded (advise attention

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 70,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and also some outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and also some outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 64,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/slight cracking

Offside Front tyre worn inner out inner edge and perishing/slight cracking

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2018 55,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing edges and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/slight cracking

Offside Front tyre worn inner out inner edge and perishing/slight cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing/slight cracking (4.1.E.1)

coolant level on min mark

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,692 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,033 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,863 miles

Unable to obtain emisson reading, emissons to low to get reading

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 33,863 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to obtain emisson reading, emissons to low to get reading

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 THZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 THZ, 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 THZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 April 2011.

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