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FV61 KNR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,884 mi
Last recorded122,884 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 KNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 122,884 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 122,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 115,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,743 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 100,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front, both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust back box - outer skin corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 92,430 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 92,426 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 83,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is just legal at time of test! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is just legal at time of test! (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both! ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 70,989 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,370 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 61,370 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All fronts (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Note! is just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 50,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Note! is just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,254 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,112 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)

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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FV61 KNR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FV61 KNR, 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 FV61 KNR registered?

FV61 KNR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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