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FE61 XPT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,579 mi
Last recorded29,579 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 XPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 29,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 28,225 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 28,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Approx 4" long (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 26,963 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 26,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 25,708 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 22,167 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,903 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 19,772 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,004 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 18,003 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XPT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE61 XPT?

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What year was FE61 XPT registered?

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

Is FE61 XPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 XPT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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