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FE61 ULG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,274 mi
Last recorded56,274 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 ULG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 56,274 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,197 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 51,535 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 48,356 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Jul 2023 48,308 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,471 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,063 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 44,049 miles

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

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

n/s r tyre perished.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 41,853 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 39,987 miles

both rear tyres perished but no cords showing

Pass 23 Jun 2018 38,279 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 35,879 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 32,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,809 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 21,209 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 ULG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

FE61 ULG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is FE61 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 ULG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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