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AU61 VGN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,962 mi
Last recorded66,962 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 66,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated/cracking

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (Offside&Nearside) Rear Axle arms mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (Offside&Nearside) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 60,335 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 60,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi with cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 59,402 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 59,392 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced With in 30 cm of seat belt mounting point. And 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 59,293 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 54,056 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,862 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 43,379 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,430 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,157 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 20,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 20,840 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,724 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,417 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 VGN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGN, 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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AU61 VGN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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