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AO60 YKA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,599 mi
Last recorded116,599 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 YKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 116,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 106,881 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 103,182 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 103,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 98,154 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 98,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,733 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2022 93,733 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cracked/split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,245 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 88,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 84,323 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,537 miles

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,969 miles

OS Front tyre worn inner edge

Side under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2018 73,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

OS Front tyre worn inner edge

Side under trays fitted

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,819 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 68,818 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads are wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,902 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 65,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,240 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,027 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 51,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 45,466 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,346 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

veriace cuts in o/s/f & o/s/r & n/s/r tyre tred

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 YKA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKA, 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 YKA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 January 2011.

Is AO60 YKA safe to buy?

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