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FV61 KPE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,882 mi
Last recorded76,882 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 KPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 76,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 76,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 75,028 miles

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

Rear exhaust coroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 73,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 71,909 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 71,904 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 69,681 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,144 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,759 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 64,502 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 60,698 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer treads

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls and between tread

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,083 miles

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

Offside Front washer jet supplying window with water but low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also perished in between tread (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 48,677 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 41,896 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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FV61 KPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FV61 KPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV61 KPE registered?

FV61 KPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 2011.

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