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FE61 ZHY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,354 mi
Last recorded111,354 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 ZHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 111,354 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 111,354 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 102,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 92,247 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres.185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 92,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres.185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 80,836 miles

Nearside Front Fog light inop

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 80,836 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog light inop

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,968 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 60,356 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 55,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,497 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,613 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 22,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 13,150 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 5,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 5,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 11,936 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 ZHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY registered?

FE61 ZHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is FE61 ZHY safe to buy?

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