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FL61 WAJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 96,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 96,567 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 96,336 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 94,050 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,824 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,153 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,528 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 72,307 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,976 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,596 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 40,939 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 WAJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WAJ, 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

How do I check the history of FL61 WAJ?

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What year was FL61 WAJ registered?

FL61 WAJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is FL61 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 WAJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL61 WAJ have outstanding finance?

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