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AO61 ATN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,576 mi
Last recorded83,576 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ATN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 83,576 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 83,277 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 82,184 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 80,996 miles

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

Nearside Sill damaged (dented)

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

Fail 18 May 2023 80,995 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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))

Nearside Sill damaged (dented)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 79,598 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))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 78,282 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 77,212 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2019 73,877 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,937 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 64,469 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,727 miles

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

not able to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

offside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

Fail 30 Sep 2015 50,727 miles

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

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

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

not able to test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

offside rear tyre cracking between tread blocks

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,314 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

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

Offside 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)

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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AO61 ATN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO61 ATN, 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 AO61 ATN registered?

AO61 ATN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is AO61 ATN safe to buy?

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