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AO61 LSX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,331 mi
Last recorded93,331 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 LSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 93,331 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n\s and o\s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n\s and o\s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Arch damage

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under seal all under body and other components

Fail 4 Aug 2026 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n\s and o\s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n\s and o\s (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Arch damage

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s and o\s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under seal all under body and other components

Pass 31 Jul 2025 84,417 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 84,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 70,225 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 67,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 61,408 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 52,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,884 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 41,878 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,376 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 22,588 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,292 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 8,783 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 8,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 5,641 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 LSX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LSX, 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 LSX registered?

AO61 LSX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is AO61 LSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 LSX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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