2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · VA11 AAV

The 2011 Volkswagen Polo presented for its most recent MOT on 9 May 2026 at 80,231 miles passed without any defects, confirming that the vehicle currently meets roadworthiness standards. The record shows a pattern of recurring advisory items rather than a clear worsening trend; the most recent test marks the first defect‑free outcome since the 2021‑08‑14 inspection, suggesting that recent maintenance has arrested prior decline. The vehicle is fifteen years old but has accumulated only 80,231 miles, averaging about 5,300 miles per year, indicating long periods of limited use or storage. Mileage jumps are evident: from 71,476 miles in September 2023 to 75,079 miles in September 2024, a gain of 3,603 miles over twelve months, and a subsequent rise to 80,231 miles by May 2026, reflecting modest annual growth. Several tests share identical mileages, such as the consecutive passes on 16 and 17 September 2024 at 75,079 miles, which typically follow remedial work after a failure. A buyer should focus on the suspension components that have repeatedly shown wear: the rear coil springs exhibited corrosion in 2024 and 2022, and the front suspension arm pins and bushes were flagged as excessively worn in August 2022. Brake discs have been recorded as worn, pitted or scored in multiple tests from 2023 onward, though the testers noted they were not seriously weakened; nevertheless, their condition warrants close visual and tactile examination. Tyres have displayed bulges, cracking, and perishing across several inspections, particularly on the near‑side front and rear positions, suggesting possible structural failure or improper inflation; the presence of a bulge on the near‑side front tyre at 75,079 miles in September 2024 is a clear red flag. Additional items such as the off‑side registration plate lamp and side repeater failures recur, while washer fluid insufficiency and headlamp dip‑beam faults appear intermittently; these electrical and lighting faults are minor but should be verified during a physical check.