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FL61 OYC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,106 mi
Last recorded105,106 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 OYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 105,106 miles

Exhaust system corded

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Jan 2025 100,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded {back box]

Fail 30 Jan 2025 100,212 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre is over 10years old

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish-bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre is over 10years old

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is over 10years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is over 10years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded {back box]

Pass 13 Dec 2023 93,375 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Dec 2023 93,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,284 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 83,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,699 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,324 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 57,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,333 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 53,333 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,352 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 49,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres just 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,594 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 OYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

FL61 OYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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