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AV61 GNY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,977 mi
Last recorded48,977 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 GNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 48,977 miles

under tray

Fail 16 Dec 2025 48,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under tray

Pass 16 Dec 2024 46,052 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2024 46,052 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 43,476 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 41,230 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 41,230 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 39,246 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2021 39,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 36,838 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 36,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 34,029 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 34,029 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plate is cracked (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2018 30,629 miles

front brake pads & disc wearing low

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 26,657 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2017 26,657 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 22,146 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 18,459 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2015 18,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 14,499 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 13,300 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 GNY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AV61 GNY, 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 GNY registered?

AV61 GNY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is AV61 GNY safe to buy?

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