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FN61 LSC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,636 mi
Last recorded82,636 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 LSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,636 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 78,472 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 75,917 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 74,175 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 71,230 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 67,434 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,756 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 52,591 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 51,409 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,990 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,122 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 LSC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 FN61 LSC, 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 LSC registered?

FN61 LSC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is FN61 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 LSC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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