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EX61 FNF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,340 mi
Last recorded119,340 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 FNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 119,340 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 113,523 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 108,389 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 108,389 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,748 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,448 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,448 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 96,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall 185/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge completely smooth. 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 81,315 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pulling apart (6.1.2 (a))

O/s/f tyre has sidewall repair thats starting to come away (not recommended

Fail 13 Dec 2019 81,257 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to crumble apart (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pulling apart (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/s/f tyre has sidewall repair thats starting to come away (not recommended

Tpms light on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2018 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS lamp on

Fail 10 Dec 2018 59,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2017 54,728 miles

Nearside Front TYRE LOW INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,606 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,576 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 34,268 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 FNF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FNF, 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 FNF registered?

EX61 FNF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is EX61 FNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 FNF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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