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AO60 YWE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,827 mi
Last recorded65,827 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 YWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 65,827 miles

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

slight lift in nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 22 Jan 2026 65,827 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

slight lift in nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,356 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 58,613 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF,NSR,OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 58,613 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF,NSR,OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 55,586 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,023 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,899 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 50,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 48,711 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 45,575 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,273 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,080 miles

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

undershields fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 38,080 miles

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

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

undershields fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,499 miles

undershields fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 33,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undershields fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 29,635 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 25,447 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 YWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YWE, 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 YWE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 January 2011.

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