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EX61 FNO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

62,046 mi
Last recorded62,046 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 FNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 62,046 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 62,046 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 56,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,884 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,699 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 51,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 49,342 miles

All tyres cracking.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,357 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,840 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,195 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 38,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,288 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,286 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,439 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 FNO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FNO, 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 FNO registered?

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

Is EX61 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 FNO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX61 FNO have outstanding finance?

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