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FL61 MME

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,952 mi
Last recorded91,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 MME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 91,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 83,821 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 83,821 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))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 73,627 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 73,626 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 64,209 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 64,208 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2023 64,186 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 56,885 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 49,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,067 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 44,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 41,582 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,843 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,212 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,973 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,577 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,605 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 MME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL61 MME, 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 MME registered?

FL61 MME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is FL61 MME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 MME shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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