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FL61 XUX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,158 mi
Last recorded73,158 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 XUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 73,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 73,158 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 67,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 60,925 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 55,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 49,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE A STEERING GEOMETRY CHECK (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 43,388 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 37,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure bottom part possable broken? (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 31,396 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 25,033 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 25,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 18,268 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 XUX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

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

Is FL61 XUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 XUX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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