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AV61 VJC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,932 mi
Last recorded21,932 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 21,932 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 21,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 17,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 15,944 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 15,944 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 14,994 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 14,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 13,500 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 12,213 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 10,613 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 8,531 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 8,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 5,004 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 2,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 1,559 miles

Offside Front tyre has very small bulge in outer sidewall. not a structual defeact

Pass 10 Nov 2014 995 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 VJC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

AV61 VJC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is AV61 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 VJC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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