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AV61 HTK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,740 mi
Last recorded71,740 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 HTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 71,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 69,419 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 66,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 62,819 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,998 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 60,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 60,203 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,939 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 49,306 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 43,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 36,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,985 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 17,670 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 17,670 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 HTK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HTK, 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 HTK registered?

AV61 HTK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is AV61 HTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 HTK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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