CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE61 KXL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,721 mi
Last recorded124,721 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 KXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 124,721 miles

exhaust corroding

offside front outer sill very rusty (outside prescribed area)

Fail 28 Apr 2026 124,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroding

offside front outer sill very rusty (outside prescribed area)

Pass 6 May 2025 123,129 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 120,167 miles

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

recommend a wax oil to the underside

underbody covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2024 120,167 miles

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

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

recommend a wax oil to the underside

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2023 113,548 miles

covers fitted to the underside

Fail 19 Sep 2023 113,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted to the underside

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,285 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 92,109 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2022 92,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 88,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 1 Sep 2021 88,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,594 miles

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorating, slight blow

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2020 80,594 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorating, slight blow

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,926 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorating

exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,084 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 64,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (will not adjust - very high) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 36,201 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,279 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 28,279 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE61 KXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 KXL, 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

How do I check the history of FE61 KXL?

You can check the full history of FE61 KXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE61 KXL registered?

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

Is FE61 KXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 KXL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE61 KXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE61 KXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.