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FV61 NAO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,407 mi
Last recorded132,407 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 132,407 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 132,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 115,144 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 115,144 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 113,480 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 109,712 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 109,686 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 100,816 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 100,810 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,957 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 90,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,306 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,902 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 61,446 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 61,446 miles

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust centre clamp corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 56,038 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 56,038 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 46,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 46,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 35,628 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 NAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NAO, 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 NAO registered?

FV61 NAO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is FV61 NAO safe to buy?

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