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FN61 LPP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,605 mi
Last recorded40,605 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 LPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 40,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 36,746 miles

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 33,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low and on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low and on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 30,192 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 30,192 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 27,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 22,886 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 20,067 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 17,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep cuts in tread

Offside Front tyre has deep cuts in tread

Offside Rear tyre has deep cuts in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2016 15,095 miles

both rear & n/s/f tyres cracking & perishing

Fail 20 Oct 2016 15,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight perishing and seperation

Nearside Rear tyre slight perishing and slight separation

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing and slight separation

Pass 19 Oct 2015 12,719 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 13,332 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 10,220 miles

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 LPP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 FN61 LPP, 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 FN61 LPP registered?

FN61 LPP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is FN61 LPP safe to buy?

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