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FE61 NRZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,205 mi
Last recorded122,205 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 NRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 122,205 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 114,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 105,835 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 105,835 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 104,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner 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 rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box outer casing deteriorated

front to rear under trays

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,066 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Handbrake lever has no reserve travel

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,259 miles

Both front tyres wearing bald on inner edge

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 65,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,687 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 53,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front steel spare wheel fitted to vehicle

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

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,551 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 36,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 NRZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NRZ, 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 NRZ registered?

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

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