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AO60 YZW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,849 mi
Last recorded98,849 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 YZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 98,849 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 98,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,113 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 92,097 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,315 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 78,171 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner smooth, rest 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 73,003 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2021 68,557 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre depth getting low

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 57,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Rear exhaust box 1st skin corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 50,554 miles

Front tyre depths getting low

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2017 42,346 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 42,346 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,609 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,366 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,456 miles

ALL 4 Tyres cracked inbetween tread blocks

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 YZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YZW, 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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What year was AO60 YZW registered?

AO60 YZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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