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AY61 YFS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,819 mi
Last recorded82,819 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 82,819 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 82,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 79,822 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 79,822 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 76,432 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 71,722 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 68,378 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,035 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 57,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 57,560 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 41,893 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,082 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,563 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 17,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of the seat belts

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 YFS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

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

Is AY61 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 YFS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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