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EX61 FMO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,502 mi
Last recorded77,502 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 FMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 77,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,317 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,260 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 65,260 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,305 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 52,305 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 33,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

under-trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 33,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2 cuts in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 26,741 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 26,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,653 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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EX61 FMO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EX61 FMO, 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 EX61 FMO registered?

EX61 FMO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is EX61 FMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 FMO shows 12 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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