MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear shock dust cover and bump stop in poor condition
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside rear shock dust cover and bump stop in poor condition
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside front upper shock bearing slightly noisy when turning
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front upper shock bearing slightly noisy when turning
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
middle exhaust sleeve poor/thin condition
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO61 FME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FME, 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 FME registered?
AO61 FME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 November 2011.
Is AO61 FME safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO61 FME shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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