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FE61 VUM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,599 mi
Last recorded99,599 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 VUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 99,599 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 99,597 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 97,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,196 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from rear of engine ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure

n/s/rear outer sill damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2022 86,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box heat shield insecure

n/s/rear outer sill damaged

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

t.p.m.s light stopping on

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,000 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 75,000 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam and headlamp aim not checked. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,077 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 62,553 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 62,552 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,761 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 54,757 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,148 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,089 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 35,089 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,723 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 18,295 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 VUM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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