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FP61 FNM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,766 mi
Last recorded83,766 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 FNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 83,766 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2021 82,201 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 82,186 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 80,319 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 73,436 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 73,436 miles

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

Both front tyres are devoid of tread inner edge

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and rubber perised (4.1.E.1)

Nearside parking permit in swept aerea of screen

sceen scratches on limit

Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,770 miles

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 13 Jan 2016 40,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,126 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 FNM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FNM, 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 FNM registered?

FP61 FNM is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is FP61 FNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 FNM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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