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FL61 AYY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,945 mi
Last recorded128,945 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 AYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 128,945 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 128,945 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 111,008 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 111,007 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 103,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 90,684 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2020 90,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 64,174 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 52,385 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 39,986 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 39,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2016 25,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 22,972 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 18,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside mirror unit damaged

Pass 2 May 2014 16,820 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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FL61 AYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FL61 AYY, 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 FL61 AYY registered?

FL61 AYY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is FL61 AYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 AYY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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