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AV61 HTZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,446 mi
Last recorded153,446 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 153,446 miles

Nearside Front Slight play front strut top mount

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Slight play front strut top mount

Pass 4 Jul 2025 142,583 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 142,583 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 131,747 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 131,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 125,571 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 124,012 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 121,360 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp rotten (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 120,031 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,502 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,269 miles

front discs lipped and corroded, pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,504 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 HTZ 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 81.3%.

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 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

AV61 HTZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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