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AV61 WVR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,432 mi
Last recorded116,432 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 WVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 116,432 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 116,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 107,483 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 96,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 93,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 88,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,146 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 81,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 68,920 miles

Nearside Outer Sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 18 Nov 2017 56,799 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop worn and broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bumpstop worn and broken

steering rack has knock no play detected

Fail 18 Nov 2017 56,799 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop worn and broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bumpstop worn and broken

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering rack has knock no play detected

Pass 21 Nov 2016 45,643 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 45,643 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear bump stop worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 36,829 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 36,829 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,123 miles

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

Offside 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 WVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WVR, 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 WVR registered?

AV61 WVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 November 2011.

Is AV61 WVR safe to buy?

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