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AU61 TEV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,970 mi
Last recorded38,970 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 TEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,625 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 36,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 32,262 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 32,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 26,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 18,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 17,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 13,968 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 9,731 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 4,989 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 TEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

AU61 TEV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is AU61 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 TEV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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