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AV61 EZD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,294 mi
Last recorded79,294 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 EZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,294 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 79,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 60,563 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view , scored n/s to o/s upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement , starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement , bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , tread BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 60,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view , scored n/s to o/s upper (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement , starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement , bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing , tread BADLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,211 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,551 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 46,551 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,812 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,531 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 37,503 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 37,503 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 32,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre - Wearing out on inside and outside of tyre.

Offside Front Tyre - Cut on outside wall less than 25mm

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,823 miles

Offside Front small cut

Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,102 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 EZD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 EZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV61 EZD registered?

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

Is AV61 EZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 EZD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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