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AX60 DAU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,214 mi
Last recorded102,214 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX60 DAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 102,214 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 102,214 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 100,761 miles

Front oil sump corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 98,872 miles

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

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

parking brake passed but could do with an adjustment

Pass 22 Nov 2022 96,581 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 96,580 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 94,234 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 94,234 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 92,264 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,611 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 83,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 83,937 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 77,652 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,451 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 55,337 miles

Both rear tyres have 3mm of tread left and is slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

Fail 1 Apr 2016 55,337 miles

Both rear tyres have 3mm of tread left and is slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread left

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,043 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 20,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 20,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AX60 DAU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX60 DAU, 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 AX60 DAU registered?

AX60 DAU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 February 2011.

Is AX60 DAU safe to buy?

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