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AO61 DYY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,113 mi
Last recorded100,113 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 DYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 100,113 miles

Nearside Front knock/rattle from suspension

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 99,994 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to large blow - see failures (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section flexi split in two (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 87,711 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 87,711 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 84,080 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2023 80,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 77,321 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 77,316 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 72,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,981 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 61,242 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2018 55,164 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,488 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 40,703 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 40,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 35,988 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,717 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 DYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 AO61 DYY, 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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AO61 DYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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