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FL61 KHJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,608 mi
Last recorded85,608 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 KHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 85,608 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 85,604 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill) corrosion just outside of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine) Turbo intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 76,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill) corrosion just outside of prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine) Turbo intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 68,675 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 68,676 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 56,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2022 56,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 44,323 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 33,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 33,671 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 31,788 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 28,358 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,486 miles

oil leak around sump area

Fail 28 Sep 2016 24,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak around sump area

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,269 miles

DPF fitted-emissions to clean to register

Fail 11 Sep 2014 14,629 miles

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

DPF fitted-emissions to clean to register

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 KHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KHJ, 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 KHJ registered?

FL61 KHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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