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FG61 XST

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,829 mi
Last recorded110,829 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 XST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,829 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 104,912 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 96,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 87,969 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 65,612 miles

Offside Rear Light unit damaged but does not have an effect on light output

Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,239 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,355 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r shocker becoming damp / becoming weak in damping action

rear shocker bump stops becoming deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 46,177 miles

advise to replace all four (4) tyre shortly / advise on tracking check / adjust

both front tyres wearing on both edges 185 / 60 / 15 n/s on 3.mm - o/s on 4.mm

both rear tyres wearing to outside edge / becoming cracked / perished on 4./ 3.mm

Pass 12 Aug 2015 38,564 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 30,514 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,514 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 XST is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XST, 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 XST registered?

FG61 XST is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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The MOT history for FG61 XST shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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