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AO61 UVZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 124,946 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 124,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2025 121,244 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 121,244 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe failed (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate not opening from outside (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator has split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 112,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 112,569 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 103,551 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 103,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 95,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 85,764 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,611 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 70,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,920 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,108 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 40,472 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 34,847 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 26,444 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 UVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

AO61 UVZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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