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AV71 DGY

2021 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,342 mi
Last recorded52,342 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Polo24,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV71 DGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 52,342 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 48,082 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 48,082 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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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AV71 DGY is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 24,482 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 AV71 DGY, 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 5 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 AV71 DGY registered?

AV71 DGY is a 2021 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 October 2021.

Is AV71 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV71 DGY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV71 DGY have outstanding finance?

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