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FL61 URK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,863 mi
Last recorded74,863 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 URK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 74,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges and perished within the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 67,572 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 62,252 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,708 miles

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 53,203 miles

Central exhaust jointing sleeve corroded

Front strut top mounts slight play at upper mounting both sides

Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush very deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 37,539 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 30,106 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 22,656 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 22,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 14,339 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 6,983 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Sep 2014 6,983 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

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 URK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,199cc 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 URK, 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 URK registered?

FL61 URK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is FL61 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 URK 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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