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AV61 RKO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,350 mi
Last recorded33,350 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 RKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 33,350 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 33,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 32,267 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 29,202 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 24,227 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 24,227 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 22,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked at edge of tread- cracks opening but no cords visible yet tyre made 2013 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked at edge of tread- cracks opening but no cords visible yet tyre made 2013 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked at edge of tread- cracks opening but no cords visible yet tyre made 2013 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked at edge of tread- cracks opening but no cords visible yet tyre made 2013 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 22,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked at edge of tread- cracks opening but no cords visible yet tyre made 2013 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked at edge of tread- cracks opening but no cords visible yet tyre made 2013 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked at edge of tread- cracks opening but no cords visible yet tyre made 2013 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked at edge of tread- cracks opening but no cords visible yet tyre made 2013 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 22,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 20,131 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 19,458 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 18,328 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 15,205 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 13,253 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 10,805 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 RKO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

AV61 RKO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is AV61 RKO safe to buy?

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