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AY61 EYP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,356 mi
Last recorded47,356 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 EYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 47,356 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 44,342 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2024 40,804 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 40,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 36,772 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 36,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 28,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Worn on Both Edges of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 19,960 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 19,569 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 18,599 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 17,393 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 15,617 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 13,971 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 13,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 12,578 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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AY61 EYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AY61 EYP, 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 AY61 EYP registered?

AY61 EYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is AY61 EYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 EYP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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