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FE61 JNK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,521 mi
Last recorded64,521 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 JNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 64,521 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 64,491 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear foot brake low

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 62,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 48,363 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 48,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,470 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 46,491 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2022 46,491 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 42,239 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 42,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,346 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 38,346 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 34,349 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 29,876 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 24,470 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 19,246 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2016 19,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres cracked on treads

Pass 7 Sep 2015 14,291 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 13,429 miles

nsr tyre sidewall scuffed & cracking & badly worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 11,329 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 11,329 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JNK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JNK, 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 JNK registered?

FE61 JNK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FE61 JNK safe to buy?

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