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AU61 UYK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,891 mi
Last recorded185,891 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 185,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 170,317 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust both cover corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 170,317 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust both cover corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2024 159,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 154,718 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 154,717 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip not working both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 138,261 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 137,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible down pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 125,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 124,836 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 105,241 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 105,241 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle exhaust sleeve broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 84,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,945 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 66,944 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,708 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount/bearing semi siezing (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 53,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot top mount/bearing semi siezing (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 46,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,616 miles

under floor covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,070 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 UYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

AU61 UYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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