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AV61 XTA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,066 mi
Last recorded75,066 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 75,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 70,758 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,090 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 59,197 miles

undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 5 Sep 2022 59,102 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 13 Sep 2021 49,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 49,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 44,904 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 44,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,641 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 39,641 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,066 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 32,066 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 27,194 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

both rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,849 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,329 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,713 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 XTA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 XTA, 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 XTA registered?

AV61 XTA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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