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FD61 KZF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,463 mi
Last recorded98,463 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 KZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 98,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f + n/s/f headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive upper/lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 98,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f + n/s/f headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive upper/lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,064 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 94,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 May 2024 90,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear SHOCK COVER INSECURE

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

Pass 23 May 2023 83,768 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 83,768 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 83,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,646 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 77,781 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 75,391 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,484 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,806 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,446 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,253 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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FD61 KZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 FD61 KZF, 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 FD61 KZF registered?

FD61 KZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is FD61 KZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD61 KZF 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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