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FG61 MYY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,606 mi
Last recorded110,606 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 110,606 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 110,606 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,961 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 98,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 92,098 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,136 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,555 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side's (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

nsr seat belt not checked baby seat fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 78,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

nsr seat belt not checked baby seat fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 70,842 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 64,380 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 51,820 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,103 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,841 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 MYY 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 86.7%.

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 MYY, 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 MYY registered?

FG61 MYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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