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AO61 AZA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,462 mi
Last recorded168,462 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 AZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 168,462 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has slight excess travel in operation of the mechanism. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment and/or repair.

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 141,901 miles

(Surface corrosion under vehicle)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2022 141,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

(Surface corrosion under vehicle)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 133,104 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 133,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 131,582 miles

engine running erratic(no warning lights on)

Pass 18 Oct 2019 126,898 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 120,858 miles

Long parking brake travel

Rear exhaust box outer shield corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2018 120,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Long parking brake travel

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer shield corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust outer shield is corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 106,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60x15 88h (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust outer shield is corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,937 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,471 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 AZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AZA, 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 AZA registered?

AO61 AZA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is AO61 AZA safe to buy?

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