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FL61 VZS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,413 mi
Last recorded99,413 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 99,413 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,636 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2025 90,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2023 74,500 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner sidewall ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 74,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner sidewall ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end boots perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,009 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight surface corrosion to both front outer sills

Fail 15 Jun 2022 70,009 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight surface corrosion to both front outer sills

tpm light on

Pass 22 Jun 2021 68,545 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 65,594 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 65,594 miles

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

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,507 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,768 miles

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

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

Offside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,971 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 35,848 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 26,970 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 17,556 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 VZS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZS, 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

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What year was FL61 VZS registered?

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

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