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FP61 MFA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,659 mi
Last recorded147,659 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 147,659 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2026 147,659 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 114,575 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2024 110,132 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear back box skin corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2024 110,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 103,746 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,740 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 91,753 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 91,753 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 87,140 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,449 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,452 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,282 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,300 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,170 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,393 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 MFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

FP61 MFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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