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AX11 EGJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,403 mi
Last recorded141,403 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 EGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 141,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 134,822 miles

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Jul 2025 134,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front DRL not working

Pass 30 Jul 2024 128,362 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 128,362 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump pressure regulator filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 126,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak possibly from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 123,603 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 123,603 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,258 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 113,532 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,195 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 113,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,088 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,763 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear both tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges are worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges are worn (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 79,597 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring view

Fail 8 Oct 2016 79,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working side repeater in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded and lipped

Nearside Front brake pads low

Offside Front brake disc corroded and lipped

Offside Front brake pads low

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,778 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,262 miles

all 4 tyres perished and cracking

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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AX11 EGJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX11 EGJ, 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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AX11 EGJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2011.

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