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FE61 GZF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,361 mi
Last recorded98,361 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 GZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 98,361 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2024 98,359 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box poor condition

Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,783 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,248 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 64,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,735 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 48,483 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 38,777 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 38,777 miles

Drive belt excessively worn only half belt driven (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 35,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 33,148 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 23,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,575 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 17,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 GZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GZF, 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 FE61 GZF registered?

FE61 GZF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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