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AO61 OGB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,186 mi
Last recorded103,186 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 OGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 103,186 miles

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

parkbrake lever heading towards end of travel-

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,892 miles

full plastic under trays

Pass 3 Nov 2016 80,970 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,970 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,597 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 68,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 52,997 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,997 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 OGB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OGB, 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 OGB registered?

AO61 OGB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is AO61 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 OGB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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