VOLKSWAGEN AV61ELH MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	POLO
Colour	BLACK
Year of manufacture	2011
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Sep 2011
Vehicle age	15 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	13 Apr 2021
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Long-term owner — stable
Estimated current ownership	5.3 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,198 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	128 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~54 MPG
Environmental rating	7/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£610

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✗ Untaxed Tax due: 05 Dec 2025

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✓ MOT Valid Expires: 30 Dec 2026

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: AV61ELH

MOT Expires In

165

days (30 Dec 2026)

Tax Expires In

days (05 Dec 2025)

Registration	AV61ELH
MOT status	✓ Valid
MOT expiry date	30 Dec 2026
MOT days remaining	165 days
Tax status	Untaxed
Tax due date	05 Dec 2025
Tax days remaining	0 days
V5C last issued	13 Apr 2021
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	1174 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	2.7 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	73% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Stable
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Near class average
MOT History Score	20/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	66/100 — High Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Standard
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£1,410 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£610
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£800
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	No immediate defects predicted
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	✓ Long-term ownership
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~20.7 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2011), BLACK, PETROL, 1,198cc. Has completed 21 MOT tests, with a 62% pass rate (13 passed, 8 failed). Recorded 52,993 miles, averaging 4,695 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 21 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 27/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2026-12-30
MOT pass rate	62%
Tests passed	13
Tests failed	8
Dangerous defects (total)	1
Major defects (total)	7
Minor defects (total)	0
Advisory items (total)	21
Pass / Fail trend	Stable
vs. UK class average	Near class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (21 Tests)

MOT #21 2025-12-31 15:25

Test number: 903455781468

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Dec 2026

Odometer: 52,993 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #20 2025-10-23 10:52

Test number: 662057678287

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Oct 2026

Odometer: 52,900 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £1,500

MOT #19 2025-10-23 10:52

Test number: 470894056218

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 52,900 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £380 – £1,700

MOT #18 2024-10-26 10:51

Test number: 706125145373

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 25 Oct 2025

Odometer: 51,976 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #17 2024-09-20 12:06

Test number: 854349367764

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 51,960 MI

Items: 11

Advisory Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £1,250 – £3,520

MOT #16 2023-09-08 14:38

Test number: 869420650309

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Oct 2024

Odometer: 50,404 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £220 – £660

MOT #15 2023-09-08 12:55

Test number: 383359156144

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 50,403 MI

Items: 5

Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Major Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisory Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £320 – £1,260

MOT #14 2022-09-12 12:26

Test number: 894839407958

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Oct 2023

Odometer: 46,251 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #13 2022-09-12 12:26

Test number: 322546390101

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 46,251 MI

Items: 3

Advisory Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £260 – £980

MOT #12 2021-09-09 16:28

Test number: 832797341480

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Oct 2022

Odometer: 45,225 MI

Items: 1

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

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #11 2020-10-02 14:54

Test number: 634654204244

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 01 Oct 2021

Odometer: 44,185 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #10 2020-10-02 10:48

Test number: 909387350428

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 44,185 MI

Items: 2

Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £110 – £480

MOT #9 2019-08-29 11:55

Test number: 660664297501

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 16 Sep 2020

Odometer: 42,270 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £150 – £400

MOT #8 2018-09-17 10:06

Test number: 749392339388

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 16 Sep 2019

Odometer: 39,826 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #7 2017-09-11 10:14

Test number: 955371905901

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 16 Sep 2018

Odometer: 38,285 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #6 2016-09-14 10:44

Test number: 668167287342

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 16 Sep 2017

Odometer: 36,444 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £80 – £200

MOT #5 2016-09-14 10:44

Test number: 250449953896

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 36,444 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £180 – £600

MOT #4 2015-09-09 11:15

Test number: 667623677426

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 16 Sep 2016

Odometer: 34,061 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #3 2015-09-09 10:42

Test number: 390473098287

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 34,061 MI

Items: 1

Fail Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £60 – £180

MOT #2 2014-09-17 11:00

Test number: 585680064248

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 16 Sep 2015

Odometer: 31,355 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2014-09-17 10:46

Test number: 286370764243

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 31,354 MI

Items: 3

Fail Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fail Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £300 – £1,200

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	21
First registration	2014-09-17
Last registration	2025-12-31
Latest reading	52,993 miles
Annual avg (est.)	4,695 mi/yr
vs UK average	Below average
% of UK avg	66%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	51% — High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2014-09-17	31,354 miles
Registration #2	2014-09-17	31,355 miles
Registration #3	2015-09-09	34,061 miles
Registration #4	2015-09-09	34,061 miles
Registration #5	2016-09-14	36,444 miles
Registration #6	2016-09-14	36,444 miles
Registration #7	2017-09-11	38,285 miles
Registration #8	2018-09-17	39,826 miles
Registration #9	2019-08-29	42,270 miles
Registration #10	2020-10-02	44,185 miles
Registration #11	2020-10-02	44,185 miles
Registration #12	2021-09-09	45,225 miles
Registration #13	2022-09-12	46,251 miles
Registration #14	2022-09-12	46,251 miles
Registration #15	2023-09-08	50,403 miles
Registration #16	2023-09-08	50,404 miles
Registration #17	2024-09-20	51,960 miles
Registration #18	2024-10-26	51,976 miles
Registration #19	2025-10-23	52,900 miles
Registration #20	2025-10-23	52,900 miles
Registration #21	2025-12-31	52,993 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Headlight	×2
Shock Absorber	×1
Handbrake	×1
Tyres	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×7
Suspension	×3
Structural Repair	×2
Brake Discs	×2
Brake Pads	×2

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardCorrosion noted — inspect underbody, sills, and structural areas.
arrow_forwardAt 15 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£60 – £180

1 defect found

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Major Defects

£410 – £1,950

7 defects found

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Advisory Items

£2,520 – £8,130

21 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£3,730 – £13,040

Across all MOT tests

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£650

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£88

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£1,410

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.