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AV61 PEO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,685 mi
Last recorded34,685 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 PEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 34,685 miles

rear exhaust outer case deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2024 31,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber boot on drop link bar. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box outer metal cover split and slightly loose.

Pass 18 Oct 2023 29,904 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 29,902 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 28,324 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 26,315 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 26,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 24,766 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 22,225 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 19,665 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 17,164 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 14,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 13,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 11,047 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 PEO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol 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 PEO, 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 PEO registered?

AV61 PEO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 October 2011.

Is AV61 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 PEO 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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