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FV61 NFR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,851 mi
Last recorded146,851 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 146,851 miles

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

Wet test

Pass 3 Jan 2025 143,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 143,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 140,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY URGENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 140,487 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) ARM (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY URGENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

LONG H/BRAKE TRAVEL

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 136,628 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION O/S

Pass 29 Nov 2021 130,079 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 130,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 123,192 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Front tyres wearing on inner edges(N/S/F BALD ! On inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2020

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Very Weak (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure Mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH ! (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Front tyres wearing on inner edges(N/S/F BALD ! On inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH ! (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 108,226 miles

offside rear brake slight binding

some play offside inner steering rack joint

tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,443 miles

front tyres very badly worn inner edge

handbrake adjustment high

Fail 10 Dec 2018 93,443 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front tyres very badly worn inner edge

handbrake adjustment high

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Dec 2017 72,377 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 72,377 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,041 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,178 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 35,789 miles

Offside 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 NFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

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

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