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AX11 JJL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,574 mi
Last recorded85,574 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 JJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 85,574 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust sleeve one clamp broken out of two but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2025 77,704 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 76,493 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,184 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Mar 2024 64,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Mar 2023 60,863 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,477 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 60,477 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,815 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 59,540 miles

Offside Rear sidewalls cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2019 58,610 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2018 56,275 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 56,275 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,877 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 47,847 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,283 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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AX11 JJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX11 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

AX11 JJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is AX11 JJL safe to buy?

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