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AO61 FDV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,877 mi
Last recorded165,877 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 FDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 165,877 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Cracked Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 165,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Slight Exhaust Blow (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Cracked Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 155,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 155,415 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 145,889 miles

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

rear silencer corroded.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2020 142,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel End of steering rack has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 142,099 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel End of steering rack has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 117,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 117,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R Service and park brake lower efficiency than o/s

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 89,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has perishing within tread

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has perishing within tread

Fail 10 May 2018 89,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has perishing within tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has perishing within tread

Pass 16 May 2017 77,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 63,999 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 63,999 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,215 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 40,169 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 FDV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FDV, 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 FDV registered?

AO61 FDV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 October 2011.

Is AO61 FDV safe to buy?

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