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FE61 XPP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,016 mi
Last recorded58,016 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 58,016 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 52,300 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks are leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 52,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner section and below limit on inner wear bar [185/60/r15] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks are leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,639 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks are leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres inner sidewalls are cracked slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shock bump stops are split and seperated

Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,707 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,845 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 37,845 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,636 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres perishing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 36,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Both rear tyres perishing

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,929 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,487 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,667 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 XPP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

FE61 XPP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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