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FV61 NBD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,753 mi
Last recorded63,753 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 63,753 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 63,753 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,802 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 60,802 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,699 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 57,699 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 54,756 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 51,162 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 48,520 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slightly from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 44,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 44,742 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 40,315 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 36,658 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine oil ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,654 miles

Nearside Rear Inner note nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slight bulge to 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 NBD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 NBD, 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 NBD registered?

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

Is FV61 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 NBD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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