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AV11 VBN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,485 mi
Last recorded94,485 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,904 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking tyre

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also small hole in sill but not in a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 91,904 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking tyre

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also small hole in sill but not in a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 89,367 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 89,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,312 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,117 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 77,239 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,824 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,036 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,988 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,191 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 VBN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

AV11 VBN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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