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AU61 VXN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,061 mi
Last recorded97,061 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 VXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,061 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 97,061 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 92,097 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 92,095 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,729 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,370 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 77,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 620,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear near and offside tyre have uneven wear across/around tread

sump corroded but NOT leaking

Fail 31 Oct 2016 620,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear near and offside tyre have uneven wear across/around tread

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21+15"wiper (8.2.2)

sump corroded but NOT leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2015 44,107 miles

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 22 Oct 2015 44,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,603 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 VXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VXN, 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

How do I check the history of AU61 VXN?

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What year was AU61 VXN registered?

AU61 VXN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is AU61 VXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 VXN shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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