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FV60 XVR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,912 mi
Last recorded61,912 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 XVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 61,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated prs (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated prs (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 59,387 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 59,387 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 58,002 miles

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

Offside Front feathering slightly outer edge cracking

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear back box outer skin corroded not blowing

Fail 14 Dec 2023 58,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front feathering slightly outer edge cracking

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear back box outer skin corroded not blowing

Pass 22 Nov 2022 56,902 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2022 56,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2021 54,106 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,447 miles

Exhaust Tailbox Deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,525 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 19 Dec 2018 47,143 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 44,192 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 38,441 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 35,419 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 24,682 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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FV60 XVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 FV60 XVR, 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 FV60 XVR registered?

FV60 XVR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 January 2011.

Is FV60 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV60 XVR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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