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AY61 YFM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,696 mi
Last recorded71,696 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 YFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 71,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 69,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition cracking to sidewalls and tread requires attention. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm cracking to tread and wearing to inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 69,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor condition cracking to sidewalls and tread requires attention. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm cracking to tread and wearing to inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 69,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

engine noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2021 63,393 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight wear in steering joint

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,282 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,947 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,215 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 50,899 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,749 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,331 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 YFM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YFM, 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 AY61 YFM registered?

AY61 YFM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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