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AX11 TFK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,879 mi
Last recorded95,879 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 TFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 95,879 miles
Fail 25 May 2025 95,857 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 86,124 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 76,730 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 76,537 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2022 70,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 65,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 62,557 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 62,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 53,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,738 miles

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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 32,257 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 21,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 20,846 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 20,846 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 15,053 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 TFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

AX11 TFK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2011.

Is AX11 TFK safe to buy?

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