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FP61 FNO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,490 mi
Last recorded110,490 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 FNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 110,490 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 110,490 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 96,826 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 93,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 91,306 miles

COOLANT CLOSE TO MINIMUM.

Front ONE OF MAIN BEAM HEAD LIGHTS DIFFERENT HIGHT TO OTHER SIDE ,POSSIBLE BULB PROBLEM,REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES,EXCESSIVE ON INNER EDGE.(185-60X15H) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 91,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOLT IN TYPE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSF OUTER SILL CORRODED THROUGH. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

COOLANT CLOSE TO MINIMUM.

Front ONE OF MAIN BEAM HEAD LIGHTS DIFFERENT HIGHT TO OTHER SIDE ,POSSIBLE BULB PROBLEM,REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGES,EXCESSIVE ON INNER EDGE.(185-60X15H) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 87,948 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY?

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS WRONG CLAMP FITTED.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 12 Oct 2021 87,948 miles

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

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

CAM BELT HISTORY?

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

MIDDLE TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT HAS WRONG CLAMP FITTED.

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE SORT OUT A.S.A.P (1.2.1 (f))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,717 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SERVICE ON DASH.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,717 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SERVICE ON DASH.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 77,550 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 77,550 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box outer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,927 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 53,587 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 42,166 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 31,230 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 31,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FNO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FNO, 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 FNO registered?

FP61 FNO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 November 2011.

Is FP61 FNO safe to buy?

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