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FL61 AZU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,904 mi
Last recorded98,904 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 AZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 98,904 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 98,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 91,954 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing device deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2023 87,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,944 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 77,944 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tread depths wearing low 2.0-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 51,686 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,180 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 45,803 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 40,393 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 37,540 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 29,263 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 AZU 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 FL61 AZU, 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

How do I check the history of FL61 AZU?

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What year was FL61 AZU registered?

FL61 AZU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is FL61 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 AZU 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.

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