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FT61 LVR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,633 mi
Last recorded89,633 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 LVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,633 miles

slight play in offside front strut top.

Fail 26 Aug 2021 89,633 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

slight play in offside front strut top.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,432 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 85,432 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,271 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 84,271 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,835 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 69,221 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 69,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (2.5mm)(185/60/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (185/60/15) (4.1.E.1)

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,327 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 64,327 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 49,488 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 35,764 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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FT61 LVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FT61 LVR, 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 FT61 LVR registered?

FT61 LVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is FT61 LVR safe to buy?

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