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FP61 FBL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,043 mi
Last recorded144,043 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 FBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 144,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 140,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 136,504 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 133,494 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 133,493 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested offside rear wheel cylinder leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 125,920 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 125,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 116,687 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2020 106,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,886 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,314 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 69,314 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Sep 2016 61,954 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,160 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 53,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 45,389 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,389 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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FP61 FBL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

FP61 FBL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is FP61 FBL safe to buy?

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