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AV61 UWT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,613 mi
Last recorded101,613 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 UWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 101,613 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 101,613 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2024 89,905 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 89,902 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 80,685 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 80,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 69,659 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded through,not a prescribed area.

Offside Front Brake flexible hose retaining clip missing,(new one fitted)

Pass 16 Nov 2020 60,835 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,038 miles

Central Front Exhaust joining sleeve badly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,160 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,539 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,671 miles

Diesel emissions to clean to record

Exhaust rear box peeling and center clamp rusty

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

osr and nsr tyres Sidewalls perished and cracking in between tread pattern

Pass 21 Nov 2015 37,801 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,149 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 UWT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel 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 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

AV61 UWT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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