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FP61 MDX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,984 mi
Last recorded144,984 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 MDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 144,984 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2025 144,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2024 139,167 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 139,167 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 129,278 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 116,873 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,201 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 110,506 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 93,020 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 75,847 miles

Both front tyres moderately worn in center

Fail 26 Feb 2018 75,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres moderately worn in center

Rear Brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,308 miles

Offside rear tyre moderately worn in center

Fail 24 Feb 2017 56,308 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre moderately worn in center

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,645 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 27,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 23,266 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 MDX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDX, 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 MDX registered?

FP61 MDX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is FP61 MDX safe to buy?

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