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FG61 ECF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,474 mi
Last recorded68,474 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 ECF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 68,474 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 68,474 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 62,527 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 62,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking slightly on tread 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 58,023 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 58,012 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 53,311 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 50,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NSF and OSF top suspension mountings worn but not excessively (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 46,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF suspension top mountings have slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 45,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 42,924 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,061 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 29,910 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 25,952 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 ECF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 FG61 ECF, 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 ECF registered?

FG61 ECF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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