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FE61 VCP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,397 mi
Last recorded120,397 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 120,397 miles

Position lamp insecure offside rear light unit is insecure/ loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 120,396 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Position lamp insecure offside rear light unit is insecure/ loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,234 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Nov 2024 116,231 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear sill area weak/corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,975 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill weak/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 110,972 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill weak/corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside outer sill weak/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,635 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear mounting bushes are worn/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

after front pipe , exhaust system corroded heavily

both outer sills corroded , offside outer sill will soon hole in non prescribed area at front

Fail 14 Nov 2022 104,634 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded heavily

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear mounting bushes are worn/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded , offside outer sill will soon hole in non prescribed area at front

Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,179 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,179 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,749 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 80,749 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 74,009 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,195 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 73,193 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 65,578 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 65,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,462 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 47,462 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 36,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,140 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VCP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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