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FV61 MXW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,354 mi
Last recorded128,354 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 128,354 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer body sill damaged

oil leaks

power steering pipe clips are broken pipes not secure

tpms light is on

Pass 5 Aug 2025 121,161 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 121,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 113,538 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 113,537 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 102,111 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside rear sill/ door damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2023 102,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside rear sill/ door damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,719 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 92,719 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 86,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 83,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,294 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,114 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 69,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,940 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear getting low

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

x4 nails in offsiderear tyre

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 MXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

FV61 MXW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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