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AO61 TGK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,551 mi
Last recorded69,551 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 TGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 69,551 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 67,322 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 65,064 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 62,623 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 59,968 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,837 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 55,112 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 55,112 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,469 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,455 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 TGK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

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

Is AO61 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 TGK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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