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AU61 UYH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,581 mi
Last recorded89,581 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 UYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 89,581 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Output shaft seal is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Silencer outer skin is heavily corroded and pulling away from the main silencer

Fail 30 Apr 2026 89,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through the perished cracks - plus this tyre is less than 2mm of tread left (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Output shaft seal is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm of tread left 1.6mm is the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Silencer outer skin is heavily corroded and pulling away from the main silencer

Pass 13 May 2025 84,545 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Silencer outer skin is heavily corroded and pulling away from the main silencer

Fail 13 May 2025 84,543 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both headlamps are of the incorrect type and have no motors attached to adjust their heights (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre is deformed and has a budged on the tread face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Silencer outer skin is heavily corroded and pulling away from the main silencer

Pass 9 May 2024 79,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Massive crack (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 79,555 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel flap can not be opened to check cap sealing ring (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush in front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Massive crack (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,602 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 70,749 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,890 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 65,890 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 58,062 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,913 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle mounting slightly deformed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper slightly damaged.

Fail 29 Oct 2018 50,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle mounting slightly deformed. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper slightly damaged.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,270 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak Gearbox. ()

Rear bumper damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,619 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 35,619 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,069 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,211 miles

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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 UYH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UYH, 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 UYH registered?

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

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