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AY11 WCM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,594 mi
Last recorded128,594 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 WCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 128,594 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 118,354 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,591 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 215 45 16 90W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 108,251 miles

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS DETERIORATED / COVERS DROPPED

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,165 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 100,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 26 Jul 2021 88,042 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,068 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 73,903 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,142 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 45,142 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,647 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 30,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,108 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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AY11 WCM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc 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 AY11 WCM, 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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AY11 WCM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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