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AO61 CPY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,686 mi
Last recorded92,686 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 CPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 92,686 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 76,262 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2022 72,307 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,170 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 67,163 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,677 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 59,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 49,856 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 49,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 39,832 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 32,126 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,431 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 12,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 11,505 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 CPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CPY, 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

How do I check the history of AO61 CPY?

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What year was AO61 CPY registered?

AO61 CPY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is AO61 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 CPY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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