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AO61 MGY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,244 mi
Last recorded109,244 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 MGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 109,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil *strong advise* (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil *strong advise* (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 101,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s front sills

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,578 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,746 miles

Rear both tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,255 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,863 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,819 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,206 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 32,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,786 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 22,917 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 MGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

AO61 MGY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is AO61 MGY safe to buy?

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