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AU61 TDZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,166 mi
Last recorded90,166 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 TDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 90,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 82,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,950 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 41,388 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 32,500 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 31,809 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 31,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 30,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 28,948 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 18,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 13,674 miles

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

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

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 TDZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AU61 TDZ, 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 TDZ registered?

AU61 TDZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is AU61 TDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 TDZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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