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AU61 UYG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,106 mi
Last recorded44,106 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 UYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,106 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,582 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 41,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 29,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 19,577 miles

offside front tyre worn 3mm.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU61 UYG registered?

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

Is AU61 UYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 UYG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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