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AX11 HGL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,933 mi
Last recorded77,933 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 HGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,933 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 77,931 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 76,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Fail 6 Feb 2020 76,597 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,104 miles

Offside Front ARB Link lower dust cover retaining clip not sat correctly but still preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,316 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 59,316 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 46,853 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 38,178 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 30,298 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 30,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HGL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGL, 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 AX11 HGL registered?

AX11 HGL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is AX11 HGL safe to buy?

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