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AV60 XGU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,291 mi
Last recorded157,291 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 XGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 157,291 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 141,565 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 127,636 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 106,908 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 88,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 69,559 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 13 May 2020 69,559 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2019 59,876 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 53,650 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 53,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 50,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread becoming excessive (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm, cracking slightly between treads. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,597 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 13 May 2015 42,443 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre cracking inbetween tread

o/s/r tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,789 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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AV60 XGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV60 XGU, 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 AV60 XGU registered?

AV60 XGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 January 2011.

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