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FG61 AOT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,356 mi
Last recorded57,356 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 AOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 57,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,119 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2022 52,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 49,733 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 49,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2020 42,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 42,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 36,799 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 30,908 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,752 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 15,371 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres small cracks road face

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

slight bind rear brake

slight pitting inner face front discs

Fail 10 Aug 2016 15,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres small cracks road face

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

slight bind rear brake

slight pitting inner face front discs

Pass 22 Aug 2015 9,764 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 4,479 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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FG61 AOT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel 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 FG61 AOT, 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 FG61 AOT registered?

FG61 AOT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2011.

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