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FN61 UKV

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,038 mi
Last recorded50,038 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 UKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 50,038 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 48,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 47,955 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s 215-45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 8 Apr 2024 47,955 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working connection fault (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s 215-45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 7 Apr 2023 46,462 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 46,462 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,405 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 43,404 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 40,136 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 40,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner hanging of mirror ()

Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,144 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,467 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,733 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,140 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 UKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc 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 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

FN61 UKV is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 October 2011.

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