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AV60 YUL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,588 mi
Last recorded117,588 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 YUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,588 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 107,956 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 107,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 101,742 miles

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

Front both suspension top mounts slight play

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 101,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front both suspension top mounts slight play

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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,377 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 94,377 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 78,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 73,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 68,802 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,348 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,044 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 59,736 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,515 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 YUL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV60 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2011.

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