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AV61 PKY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,797 mi
Last recorded31,797 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 PKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 31,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 31,191 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 30,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 28,998 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 27,789 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes slightly worn / starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small lump on outer sidewall & tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 27,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes slightly worn / starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small lump on outer sidewall & tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 26,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 25,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 22,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,151 miles

osf,nsf,osr and nsr tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2016 17,226 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 14,418 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 14,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper blade scraches (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 14,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wiper blade scraches (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 10,581 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 PKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

AV61 PKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is AV61 PKY safe to buy?

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