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AO60 YWA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,967 mi
Last recorded95,967 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 YWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 95,967 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s an o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and inside door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 95,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s an o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and inside door shut (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 89,004 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring incorrectly seated

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 29 Jul 2024 80,687 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 80,687 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced MARKED IN YELLOW CHALK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 76,046 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 67,780 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,424 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 60,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 57,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by centre sleeve clamp which is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service due warning on dash

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2021 57,352 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment can pull brake lever up to stops (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge completely bald which has now exposed cords (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by centre sleeve clamp which is deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge- advise looks close to cords appaering (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service due warning on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 41,490 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 40,138 miles

1/ n/s wiper blade becoming perished

Pass 19 Dec 2017 36,313 miles

front brake pads wearing low

plastic under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2016 32,825 miles

1. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 2. Hand brake travel on limit.

Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,507 miles

1.front tyres wearing low on inside edges 2.n/s/r tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,131 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 17,328 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 YWA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YWA, 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 YWA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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