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FN61 LEW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,094 mi
Last recorded97,094 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 97,094 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 97,093 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,283 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 91,155 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 82,837 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,825 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 73,825 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Can't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,320 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,192 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both slightly misted (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower wishbone rear bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,951 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 49,568 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 42,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 36,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 31,206 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 25,902 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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FN61 LEW 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 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 FN61 LEW, 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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FN61 LEW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2011.

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