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AO61 WUP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,657 mi
Last recorded135,657 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 WUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,657 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 128,951 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 128,951 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps replaced both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 120,824 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 113,070 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 109,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 104,796 miles

Requires Service

Fail 8 Dec 2020 104,796 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Requires Service

Pass 19 Nov 2019 98,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock mount slight movement

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers dropped

exhaust clamps corroded and deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2019 98,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock mount slight movement

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers dropped

exhaust clamps corroded and deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2018 88,183 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s/f sill dented

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,246 miles

Underbody covers present.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and offside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside worn only (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,803 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 WUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 WUP, 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 WUP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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