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FV61 NFA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,217 mi
Last recorded100,217 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 100,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bodywork damage throughout

fule flap door damage

service light on

Fail 9 Dec 2025 100,216 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bodywork damage throughout

coolant below minimum mark

fule flap door damage

service light on

Pass 11 Dec 2024 95,032 miles

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

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

exhaust is rusty

front number plate is damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2024 95,032 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Service brake binding but not excessively and noisy (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust is rusty

front number plate is damaged

n/s hand brake cable is poor

Pass 19 Dec 2023 90,433 miles

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

f/n/s outer sill damaged

f/o/s anti-roll bar lower ball joint dust cover splitting

f/o/s headlight fixing mount broken

f/o/s inner wing liner badly damaged and fixings damaged

f/o/s wing damaged

front number plate damaged

fuel flap broken

parking brake coming up high

r/n/s brake binding

Fail 11 Dec 2023 90,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

f/n/s outer sill damaged

f/o/s anti-roll bar lower ball joint dust cover splitting

f/o/s headlight fixing mount broken

f/o/s inner wing liner badly damaged and fixings damaged

f/o/s wing damaged

front number plate damaged

fuel flap broken

parking brake coming up high

r/n/s brake binding

Pass 15 Dec 2022 85,747 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn on edges

f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and nail in tread

o/s headlamp fixings are damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2021 79,051 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 76,265 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 71,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 58,867 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 58,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 49,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 49,514 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 41,049 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 41,049 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 32,511 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2014 24,060 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,060 miles

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

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 NFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NFA, 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 NFA registered?

FV61 NFA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is FV61 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 NFA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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