Volkswagen Polo Match TDI (2011)
2011 Volkswagen Polo Match TDI
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2011 Volkswagen Polo Match TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Volkswagen Polo Match TDI has a first-time pass rate of 74.7%, which sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, signalling slightly weaker reliability than typical cars of this age. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety issues aren't a concern here.
These Polos average around 100,700 miles, which is reasonable for a 13-year-old car, and when they do fail their MOT, it's typically just one defect per vehicle with virtually no advisory notices—suggesting failures tend to be straightforward rather than indicative of broader deterioration. Before buying, ask for full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel engine and gearbox, as the slightly higher failure rate points to wear in these areas rather than systemic design problems.
What to check before buying a 2011 Volkswagen Polo Match TDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 123 | 74.5% | 1.12 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Volkswagen Polo Match TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Volkswagen Polo Match TDI vehicles fall between 84,130 and 119,800 miles.
2011 Volkswagen Polo Match TDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 75 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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