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AV61 RKY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,072 mi
Last recorded76,072 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 76,072 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 72,063 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 72,063 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and low on air suggest replacement

Pass 4 May 2023 69,791 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 66,959 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 63,161 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 60,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,921 miles

exhaust front flexy in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,025 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 25,292 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 RKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

AV61 RKY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is AV61 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 RKY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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