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FP61 WWN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,384 mi
Last recorded121,384 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 121,384 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 121,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 110,738 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 98,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 98,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 45 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 84,658 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 68,766 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 68,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 61,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 57,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 53,908 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 53,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 44,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,798 miles

EML + Glow plug light on

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 10 Feb 2017 40,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

DPF light on

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,834 miles

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

Front brake discs worn below service standard

Fail 6 Feb 2016 36,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front brake discs worn below service standard

Fail 20 Feb 2015 29,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 29,345 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 WWN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WWN, 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 WWN registered?

FP61 WWN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 December 2011.

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