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FE61 KYP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,384 mi
Last recorded68,384 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 68,384 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2026 68,384 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to exhaust system

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,958 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 64,958 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 61,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 57,770 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system & all coil springs

Pass 7 Jul 2022 54,645 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 54,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil All (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 51,191 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

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

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

cracking to both front tyres

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,881 miles

both front shock absorbers have slight fluid leaks

cracking to both front tyres on outer tyre walls

front number plate damaged

light corrosion to rear coil springs and rear exhaust

slight unbonding to offside front lower arm rear bush

Fail 16 Jul 2020 47,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front shock absorbers have slight fluid leaks

cracking to both front tyres on outer tyre walls

front number plate damaged

light corrosion to rear coil springs and rear exhaust

slight unbonding to offside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,728 miles

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to all coil springs

front number plate damaged

slight smearing to front wiper blades

Pass 6 Jul 2018 40,113 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

light corrosion to rear coil springs

rear tyres perishing and cracking on sidewalls and tread pattern

Pass 6 Jul 2017 36,833 miles

front brake discs worn , front brake pads low

light corrosion to rear coil springs

slight perishing/ cracking to rear tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracking to both rear tyre treads

Fail 4 Jul 2016 34,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracking to both rear tyre treads

Pass 3 Aug 2015 29,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre treads 3mm

cracking to both rear tyre treads

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Aug 2014 24,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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