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AO61 AYP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,875 mi
Last recorded103,875 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 AYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,875 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 103,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 97,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 84,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 79,082 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,356 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2020 74,356 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2019 69,779 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 62,571 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 54,877 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 54,877 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 47,380 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 47,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bulge in side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also perished through the tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,310 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,236 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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AO61 AYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO61 AYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 AYP registered?

AO61 AYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2011.

Is AO61 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 AYP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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