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AO61 VJG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,314 mi
Last recorded57,314 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 57,314 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 56,635 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both advice replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 55,952 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 55,408 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going onto to flexy pipe corroding under plastic covering. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,700 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts slight weep. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going onto to flexy pipe corroding under plastic covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive offside and nearside driveshaft oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 51,898 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive offside and nearside driveshaft oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 47,558 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped in zone A of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 47,533 miles

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

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

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

stone chips on windscreen.

unable to detect peak on emissions.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 41,649 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 37,609 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 37,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,648 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 26,486 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 VJG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

AO61 VJG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is AO61 VJG safe to buy?

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