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AV61 VJO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,513 mi
Last recorded95,513 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 VJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 95,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 90,318 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,390 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 85,390 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 80,085 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 79,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on the top of the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on the top of the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,815 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 71,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and tearing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tearing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and tearing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And heavily perished and tearing on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,495 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,758 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 57,758 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 41,554 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Both tyres cracking in between tread

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,644 miles

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

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 VJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

AV61 VJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is AV61 VJO safe to buy?

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