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AV60 XNM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,392 mi
Last recorded111,392 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 XNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2025 111,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear backbox heatshield loose

handbrake travel high, would recommend adjustment

Pass 1 Apr 2024 109,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,522 miles

Lower body corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2022 80,869 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,015 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,994 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 44,224 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 36,266 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 36,008 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Dec 2015 29,269 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 22,307 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,362 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 XNM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XNM, 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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AV60 XNM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 January 2011.

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