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FV61 NFX

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,929 mi
Last recorded106,929 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 NFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 106,929 miles

BODY DAMAGED

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 99,560 miles

BODY DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT INNER EDGE

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 99,560 miles

BODY DAMAGED

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,501 miles

Nearside rear brake has slight bind

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 88,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 1 Sep 2023 88,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2022 79,794 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 79,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 68,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Worn

Nearside Rear Shock Dust Cover Insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Rear Bumper Damaged

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,760 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear tyre perished and cut in tread

front brake discs worn

front lower arm rear bush's starting to split

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2019 45,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

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

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre perished and cut in tread

front brake discs worn

front lower arm rear bush's starting to split

long travel hand brake

rear exhaust box corroding

tpms light on

Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 29,692 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,382 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,144 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,955 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 NFX is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFX, 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 NFX registered?

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

Is FV61 NFX safe to buy?

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