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FE61 JLV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,998 mi
Last recorded89,998 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 JLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 89,998 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working THIRD BRAKE LIGHT NOT FULLY ILLUMINATED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST BACK BOX SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 5 Aug 2026 89,998 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working THIRD BRAKE LIGHT NOT FULLY ILLUMINATED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST BACK BOX SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,962 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2024 80,508 miles

Rear rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,372 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,549 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 64,657 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 60,223 miles

Nearside Rear cosmetic damage to 1/4 panel

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,629 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S.F. & O.S.F. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 39,972 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 39,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 9,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,601 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 JLV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE61 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

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

Is FE61 JLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 JLV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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