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MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.2L PETROL

HR08 ACE

Considering this 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO? It's a PETROL with a 1198cc engine showing 62,726 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/12/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/12/2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2011
Engine
1198cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on November 26, 2025 at 62,726 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently passed its inspections after immediate re-test failures. While the record shows failures immediately prior to passes in both 2024 and 2025, the lack of recorded defects on the successful tests suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing specific mechanical issues as arise rather than allowing them to persist. For a fifteen-year-old vehicle, the recorded mileage of 62,726 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,182 miles per year. The data shows consistent intervals of use; between the December 2023 test at 51,312 miles and the November 2024 test at 56,147 miles, the car covered 5,235 miles, with another 6,579 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This low usage pattern often indicates the vehicle has sat for extended periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age rather than mileage. Check the condition of the suspension bushes, tyres, and brake hoses for cracking or perishation, as these often dry out on low-use vehicles. Since the MOT history does not list specific advisories for corrosion, a manual check of the structural integrity around sills and floor pans is necessary to ensure hidden rust has not developed during stationary periods. Inspect the brake discs for pitting or surface rust, as the low mileage may have resulted in infrequent cleaning of the braking surfaces.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 18:00
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on November 26, 2025 at 62,726 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently passed its inspections after immediate re-test failures. While the record shows failures immediately prior to passes in both 2024 and 2025, the lack of recorded defects on the successful tests suggests that the owner is proactive in addressing specific mechanical issues as arise rather than allowing them to persist. For a fifteen-year-old vehicle, the recorded mileage of 62,726 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,182 miles per year. The data shows consistent intervals of use; between the December 2023 test at 51,312 miles and the November 2024 test at 56,147 miles, the car covered 5,235 miles, with another 6,579 miles recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This low usage pattern often indicates the vehicle has sat for extended periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age rather than mileage. Check the condition of the suspension bushes, tyres, and brake hoses for cracking or perishation, as these often dry out on low-use vehicles. Since the MOT history does not list specific advisories for corrosion, a manual check of the structural integrity around sills and floor pans is necessary to ensure hidden rust has not developed during stationary periods. Inspect the brake discs for pitting or surface rust, as the low mileage may have resulted in infrequent cleaning of the braking surfaces.
MOT Test History Overview

Registered in 2011, this Volkswagen Polo with plate HR08 ACE has undergone 5 MOT inspections since December 2023.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 12 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.

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