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FP60 UPJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,089 mi
Last recorded131,089 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP60 UPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 131,089 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Middle clamp and exhaust corroded rear box peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 131,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Middle clamp and exhaust corroded rear box peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 130,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 130,384 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill within 30cm of seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 125,314 miles

Rear heat shield above rear silencer loose

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 28 May 2022 125,314 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))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield above rear silencer loose

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2021 119,219 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 119,211 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2020 113,626 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 113,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf blocked (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 99,428 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 99,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 81,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,752 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 70,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,138 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 36,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,822 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 27,149 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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FP60 UPJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FP60 UPJ, 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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FP60 UPJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 January 2011.

Is FP60 UPJ safe to buy?

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