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AV60 YVL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,538 mi
Last recorded81,538 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 YVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 81,538 miles

slight handbrake travel

Fail 3 Jan 2026 81,525 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s n/s front ,, both ,,bulbs incorrectly fitted .. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jan 2025 78,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 71,421 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 65,477 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 65,476 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,476 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 60,476 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower suspension arms 'Rear' bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,307 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 49,674 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,476 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 46,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 41,563 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 41,563 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,338 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 18,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,980 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 14,187 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 YVL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

AV60 YVL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 January 2011.

Is AV60 YVL safe to buy?

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