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FG61 AOU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,810 mi
Last recorded97,810 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 AOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 97,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 91,161 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 85,628 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 85,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 78,407 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,006 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,169 miles

Rear handbrake lever over 8 clicks

x3 tyres slightly cracking o/s/r, n/s/r, n/s/f

Fail 1 Sep 2021 62,169 miles

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

Rear handbrake lever over 8 clicks

x3 tyres slightly cracking o/s/r, n/s/r, n/s/f

Pass 28 Aug 2020 55,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,244 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 38,244 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,793 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn edges

Fail 5 Sep 2017 27,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has worn edges

Pass 26 Aug 2016 18,666 miles

All Tyres cracking in Tread area.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 18,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All Tyres cracking in Tread area.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 4,198 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 AOU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AOU, 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 AOU registered?

FG61 AOU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is FG61 AOU safe to buy?

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