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FE61 OZM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,276 mi
Last recorded64,276 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 OZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 64,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flex starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face {surface rust} (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

park brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 17 Jun 2024 58,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 54,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 49,922 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Ns and Os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 49,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Ns and Os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,853 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 42,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 36,470 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 28,136 miles

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))

offside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing cords

Fail 16 Jun 2018 28,136 miles

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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside rear tyre cracked/perished but not exposing cords

Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,640 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 21,535 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 17,854 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 17,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 17,849 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 17,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 14,912 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 14,868 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 OZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OZM, 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 OZM registered?

FE61 OZM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is FE61 OZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 OZM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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