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AV11 XJL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,255 mi
Last recorded48,255 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 XJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 48,255 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 48,255 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 31,343 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 28,213 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 25,641 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 24,164 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 24,164 miles

Brake valve leaking Abs control unit vavle loose. (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 23,474 miles

Front front brake discs corroded.

both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 22,529 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 21,794 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

nsr tyre Sidewall perished and cracking in between tread pattern

osr tyre Sidewall perished and cracking in between tread pattern

Pass 27 Apr 2016 17,028 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,168 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 10,859 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 XJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

AV11 XJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 May 2011.

Is AV11 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV11 XJL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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