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FE61 ZNT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,995 mi
Last recorded58,995 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 ZNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 58,995 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 58,993 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,984 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 45,461 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 42,632 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,591 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 39,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 36,926 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 35,226 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 30,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 26,512 miles

Front Oil leak ()

management light on dash

Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,186 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight lipped and pitted (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted unable to check all of under side

Fail 5 Sep 2016 22,186 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front head lamp aims too low (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight lipped and pitted (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted unable to check all of under side

Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 13,950 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 ZNT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZNT, 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 ZNT?

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What year was FE61 ZNT registered?

FE61 ZNT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is FE61 ZNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 ZNT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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