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AV11 XNS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,973 mi
Last recorded90,973 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,973 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 82,275 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi section damaged, not leaking exhaust gases

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Sep 2024 82,275 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi section damaged, not leaking exhaust gases

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,402 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front wishbone ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,284 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 69,272 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 62,750 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 62,728 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,376 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 47,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,454 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,578 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,771 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,226 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 XNS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 XNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV11 XNS registered?

AV11 XNS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is AV11 XNS safe to buy?

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