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AV61 NJJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,811 mi
Last recorded49,811 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 49,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 43,368 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 41,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 39,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 38,134 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 37,588 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 36,479 miles

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

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

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 21 Sep 2018 31,579 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,816 miles

Offside Rear tyre has surface cracks

Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,091 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 22,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 185/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,089 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 NJJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NJJ, 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 NJJ registered?

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

Is AV61 NJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 NJJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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