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FV61 MYF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,459 mi
Last recorded67,459 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 67,459 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Door cannot be opened

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,730 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 65,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 63,721 miles

n/s/f brake pads getting low

park brake just meets MOT efficiency criteria of 16%

quite heavy fluctuation front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2023 61,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlight mounting bracket s/ damaged

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

T.P.M.S on

Fail 13 Mar 2023 61,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlight mounting bracket s/ damaged

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

T.P.M.S on

Pass 22 Feb 2022 59,009 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 59,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,368 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 51,927 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 51,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s n/s (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,056 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 46,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s n/s (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps o/s n/s (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 30,167 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 22,003 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on

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 MYF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MYF, 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 MYF registered?

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

Is FV61 MYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 MYF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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