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FG61 ECT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,393 mi
Last recorded61,393 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 ECT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 61,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 60,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 57,060 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 52,941 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 52,938 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,129 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,192 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 39,292 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,991 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,096 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 29,561 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 29,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 24,351 miles

large crack in ns of windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2014 19,156 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 ECT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ECT, 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

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What year was FG61 ECT registered?

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

Is FG61 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 ECT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG61 ECT have outstanding finance?

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