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FE61 BRF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,901 mi
Last recorded111,901 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 BRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 111,901 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 111,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2025 105,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 98,684 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 98,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 94,037 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 84,965 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 80,011 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,105 miles

under car trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,270 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,271 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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FE61 BRF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc 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 FE61 BRF, 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 FE61 BRF registered?

FE61 BRF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is FE61 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 BRF 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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