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FE61 BRZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,154 mi
Last recorded81,154 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 BRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,154 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 81,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,363 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 63,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf to middle exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,989 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 56,989 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 55,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside and Offside (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,398 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

exhaust silencer outer skin slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2017 40,434 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 40,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 36,084 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front surface corrosion on brake discs

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,639 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 29,272 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 BRZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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