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FP61 MMO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,018 mi
Last recorded126,018 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP61 MMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 126,018 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 126,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 117,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 117,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 110,945 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 103,019 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 102,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH SPLITTING & DETACHING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working ADVISE COULD BE LIGHT UNIT OR WIRING. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

AUXILIARY BELT HEAVILY CRACKING,REPLACE A.S.A.P.(URGENT!)

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT TO CENTRE SECTION JOINING SLEEVE CLAMPS SNAPPED. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE CAT FLEXI SLIGHTLY DAMAGED & LEAKING. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD,2-3 MM & ECESSIVELY WORN ON BOTH EDGES,CLOSE TO CORDS,REPLACE A.S.A.P.(185-60X15T FIRESTONE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH PERISHING & CRACKING,ADVISE REPLACE BOTH SIDES & TRACKING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SERVICE DUE ON DASH.

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 95,847 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 95,706 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 87,622 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,532 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 81,532 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 73,259 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper cut

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 66,091 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel slightly grabbing will need attention soon

Vehicle engine covers fitted

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Vehicle wet when tested

Pass 11 Nov 2016 59,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,450 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 MMO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MMO, 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 MMO registered?

FP61 MMO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 November 2011.

Is FP61 MMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP61 MMO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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