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AO61 GGV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,428 mi
Last recorded40,428 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 40,428 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 34,285 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 33,801 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2023 29,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 25,026 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Aug 2022 25,026 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2021 21,452 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 18,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 15,254 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 12,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 8,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2017 7,438 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 5,273 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 5,273 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' OBJECT ON MIRROR (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2015 3,758 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 3,537 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 GGV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GGV, 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 GGV registered?

AO61 GGV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is AO61 GGV safe to buy?

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