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AO61 VHH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,865 mi
Last recorded95,865 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,865 miles

Offside Front seatbelt stalk outer cover missing

Fail 11 Nov 2022 95,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt stalk outer cover missing

Fail 29 Oct 2022 95,857 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill soft central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 88,303 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 88,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 82,574 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on insde edge and perishing

offside seat belt stork cover missing

Fail 18 Sep 2020 82,574 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre wearing on insde edge and perishing

offside seat belt stork cover missing

Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,135 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 65,836 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 55,190 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,203 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre's cracked and perished

Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,922 miles

front tres getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,880 miles

All 4 tyres cracked inbetween tread blocks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VHH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VHH, 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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AO61 VHH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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