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AY61 ZVC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,849 mi
Last recorded145,849 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 ZVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 145,849 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 145,849 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 145,104 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 143,086 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 134,807 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 134,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 119,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 116,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,923 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminate

Fail 18 Jun 2019 110,923 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminate

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,068 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner tie rod ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,678 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 97,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two seats in rear ()

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

Pass 17 May 2016 89,871 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 89,871 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,028 miles

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,028 miles

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,058 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 ZVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY61 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

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

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The MOT history for AY61 ZVC shows 18 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.

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