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AV11 UBM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,827 mi
Last recorded105,827 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 UBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 105,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 100,924 miles

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

steering rack / joints worn

Pass 27 Aug 2024 92,553 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise Inner stick play

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casing missing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 84,494 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Headlight aim too high DAZZLE adjuster will not adjust broken (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise Inner stick play

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Advise both rear shock casing missing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 79,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,904 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S ONLY

floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 72,711 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

floor covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 68,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Center exhaust clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel high but not excessive

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

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

Slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 23 Aug 2019 68,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,420 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 58,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,648 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,947 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 24,055 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 UBM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBM, 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 UBM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2011.

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