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EX61 FLC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,299 mi
Last recorded130,299 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 FLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 130,299 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 120,935 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slight misting

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 120,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut slight misting

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 101,608 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 101,608 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,932 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 70,066 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 64,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 49,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 42,430 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,157 miles

Front wipers smearing screen but not affecting drivers view of the road at time of test

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge and on 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 17,487 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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EX61 FLC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX61 FLC, 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 EX61 FLC registered?

EX61 FLC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is EX61 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 FLC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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