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FP61 ZFC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,480 mi
Last recorded98,480 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 98,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 97,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened springs lower both and axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 92,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 86,246 miles

HANDBRAKE SLIGHTLY TRAVEL RESERVE

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 72,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,923 miles

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 83% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,656 miles

Handbrake lever travel high

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 71,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever travel high

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,248 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated outer sidewall

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,743 miles

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

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,866 miles

Very slight play in OSF steering arm

Fail 22 Sep 2016 59,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyre treads & sidewalls cracking

Very slight play in OSF steering arm

Pass 14 Oct 2015 55,205 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 43,916 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 43,916 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 ZFC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc 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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

FP61 ZFC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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