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2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.2L PETROL

HM08 AHM

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Free vehicle summary for HM08 AHM: 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO (GREY, PETROL). Mileage: 126,079. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 11/10/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2011
Engine
1198cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent MOT data. The latest test, conducted on 13 October 2025 at 126,079 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just two miles prior. This pattern suggests a minor, easily rectified issue, such as a bulb or a sensor, which was addressed immediately before the retest. The history indicates the car is currently meeting minimum standards without recurring major mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 107,501 miles and August 2024 at 119,576 miles, the car covered 12,075 miles, showing a slightly higher usage rate during that specific period. The subsequent interval of 6,503 miles until October 2025 shows regular operation, which is generally beneficial for preventing the degradation of components associated with long periods of standing. While the MOT record is clean, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to wear on a fifteen-year-old Volkswagen. Given the mileage, check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of perished rubber or fatigue. The lack of recorded advisories in the recent history suggests the structural integrity remains sound, but a manual check of the sills and exhaust mounting points is necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed between test intervals. Also, inspect for binding calipers or thin brake discs, as the record does not track the gradual wear of these consumable items.

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75
/ 100 · Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 16:57
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent MOT data. The latest test, conducted on 13 October 2025 at 126,079 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just two miles prior. This pattern suggests a minor, easily rectified issue, such as a bulb or a sensor, which was addressed immediately before the retest. The history indicates the car is currently meeting minimum standards without recurring major mechanical failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,400 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 107,501 miles and August 2024 at 119,576 miles, the car covered 12,075 miles, showing a slightly higher usage rate during that specific period. The subsequent interval of 6,503 miles until October 2025 shows regular operation, which is generally beneficial for preventing the degradation of components associated with long periods of standing. While the MOT record is clean, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to wear on a fifteen-year-old Volkswagen. Given the mileage, check the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of perished rubber or fatigue. The lack of recorded advisories in the recent history suggests the structural integrity remains sound, but a manual check of the sills and exhaust mounting points is necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion has developed between test intervals. Also, inspect for binding calipers or thin brake discs, as the record does not track the gradual wear of these consumable items.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Volkswagen Polo (HM08 AHM) from 2011 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2023 and October 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 9 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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