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FN61 BFP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,495 mi
Last recorded82,495 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 BFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 82,495 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 82,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 81,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2024 79,000 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,128 miles

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 2 Jun 2022 63,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 55,490 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 49,623 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 43,172 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,873 miles

BOTH rear tyres perishing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,271 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 31,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,059 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 27,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FN61 BFP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FN61 BFP, 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 FN61 BFP registered?

FN61 BFP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is FN61 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 BFP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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