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FE61 NRU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,184 mi
Last recorded53,184 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 NRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 53,184 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 52,088 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,289 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 50,287 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 48,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 48,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 46,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 44,981 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 44,981 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,760 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,288 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 38,033 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,587 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,347 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 31,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,214 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 NRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRU, 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 NRU registered?

FE61 NRU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is FE61 NRU safe to buy?

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