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AV61 LRY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,242 mi
Last recorded93,242 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 LRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 93,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension rusty

TPM warning light on

Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,505 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 90,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2023 86,820 miles

Rear Advise rear heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2023 86,820 miles

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

Rear Advise rear heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,749 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 83,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened noisy when turned (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 75,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 72,136 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 68,210 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 68,210 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 61,129 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 51,334 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 51,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 40,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 30,393 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edges

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 18 May 2015 24,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,283 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 LRY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

AV61 LRY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AV61 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 LRY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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