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AU61 PYS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,015 mi
Last recorded112,015 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 PYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 112,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 112,014 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 104,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi, close to limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Steering rack leaking oil close to limit

Fail 5 Jun 2024 98,544 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi, close to limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Steering rack leaking oil close to limit

Pass 6 Jun 2023 93,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 84,419 miles

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

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

Nearside front track rod end gator slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 84,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front track rod end gator slightly deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,345 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 69,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,694 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 58,694 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 46,383 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 46,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,503 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 33,502 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

front brake disc's and pads worn

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2017 30,510 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished with cracks between the treads

Fail 26 Aug 2017 30,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished with cracks between the treads

Pass 1 Sep 2016 26,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 21,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,271 miles

both front windscreen wiperblades deteriorated but still consider to clear screen adequately

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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AU61 PYS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU61 PYS, 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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AU61 PYS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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