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AU61 RAX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,946 mi
Last recorded52,946 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 RAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 52,946 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 52,343 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 52,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 52,063 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 45,765 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 37,274 miles

all four coils springs corroded

front brake pads inner looks low and wear on discs

Pass 4 Jan 2021 30,369 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 29,422 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 29,422 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective wall cracking ()

Pass 17 Aug 2019 27,003 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 23,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 20,392 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 18,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm, also worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking in the tread.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,523 miles

Offside rear tyre has cracking in the tread.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,261 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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AU61 RAX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AU61 RAX, 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 AU61 RAX registered?

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

Is AU61 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 RAX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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