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AVZ 2497

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,611 mi
Last recorded55,611 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVZ 2497
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2023 55,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 51,774 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 44,435 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 38,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 33,609 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 29,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 19,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm tread depth and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 13,278 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 6,595 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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AVZ 2497 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AVZ 2497, 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 AVZ 2497 registered?

AVZ 2497 is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is AVZ 2497 safe to buy?

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