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FG61 VTX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,503 mi
Last recorded97,503 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 VTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 97,503 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 97,489 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axel chalked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 94,998 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 92,056 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 92,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,624 miles

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Oct 2022 89,624 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Nov 2021 86,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 86,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,695 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2020 83,689 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 81,513 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,311 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 79,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 65,193 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 49,777 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 49,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 35,088 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,612 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 VTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VTX, 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 VTX registered?

FG61 VTX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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