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AO61 FEV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

63,855 mi
Last recorded63,855 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 63,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 62,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower track control arms - rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 62,555 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front lower track control arms - rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 61,504 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 59,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 56,680 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,088 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 51,813 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,363 miles

Nearside Front wiper rubber split at end

Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,027 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,342 miles

both rear tyres rounding on outer edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 17,617 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 FEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FEV, 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 FEV registered?

AO61 FEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AO61 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 FEV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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