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FP61 FBG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,567 mi
Last recorded99,567 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 FBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 99,567 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 91,871 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 86,434 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 86,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear unable check due to brake binding

Fail 5 Nov 2022 80,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear unable check due to brake binding

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,003 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 77,003 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 72,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 65,667 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,215 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 58,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

interior mirror missing

Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,321 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 48,890 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,111 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,296 miles

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

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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FP61 FBG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP61 FBG, 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 FP61 FBG registered?

FP61 FBG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is FP61 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 FBG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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