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AV61 EMJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,842 mi
Last recorded43,842 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 EMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 43,842 miles

Rear axle

Fail 4 Mar 2026 43,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle

Pass 6 Mar 2025 41,392 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle

Fail 3 Mar 2025 41,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle

Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,705 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 38,698 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,842 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,402 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 30,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 27,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,486 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 24,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 21,261 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,851 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 12,631 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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AV61 EMJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV61 EMJ, 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 AV61 EMJ registered?

AV61 EMJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is AV61 EMJ safe to buy?

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