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AO60 XTA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,562 mi
Last recorded113,562 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 XTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 113,562 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,966 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2023 92,728 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 92,599 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded excessively within 30cm of vehicle load bearing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded excessively within 30cm of vehicle load bearing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 82,933 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,033 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 76,033 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 69,394 miles

Front brake discs corroded/lipped

Pass 28 Dec 2018 62,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 57,167 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 51,410 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 45,311 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Emissions too clean to reg

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 45,311 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Emissions too clean to reg

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 35,613 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 26,730 miles

some diesel around fuel filter area

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 XTA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XTA, 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 XTA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 2011.

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