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FY61 AAK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,017 mi
Last recorded128,017 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 AAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 128,017 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 124,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 122,657 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 111,449 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 102,829 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 95,460 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 95,419 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 90,291 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 90,290 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 83,522 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 83,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,278 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin has become detatched and is touching N/S/R spring. Backbox still secure and not blowing gasses.

Offside Rear Tyre has age related cracks

Fail 10 Sep 2018 74,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust backbox outer skin has become detatched and is touching N/S/R spring. Backbox still secure and not blowing gasses.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has age related cracks

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,888 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 55,888 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,904 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 32,301 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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FY61 AAK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY61 AAK, 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 FY61 AAK registered?

FY61 AAK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is FY61 AAK safe to buy?

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