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AO60 VMH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,451 mi
Last recorded147,451 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 VMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 147,449 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 134,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 124,908 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 109,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 106,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 106,514 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 100,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front outer sill damaged/holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 3 Feb 2018 86,343 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover loose (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front near legal limit and both fronts have slight perishing in tread (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 6 Feb 2016 57,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 41,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 25,557 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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AO60 VMH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO60 VMH, 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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AO60 VMH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 January 2011.

Is AO60 VMH safe to buy?

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