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AO61 VJX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,448 mi
Last recorded50,448 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 50,448 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 50,300 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 47,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 46,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 44,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 43,120 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 43,120 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers dont clear screen front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 41,960 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 41,960 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 3 Nov 2020 40,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 38,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 36,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 34,996 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 32,719 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 30,921 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,668 miles

Front wiper blades split

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 VJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO61 VJX registered?

AO61 VJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is AO61 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO61 VJX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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