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FV61 NGU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,868 mi
Last recorded129,868 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 129,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 129,859 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,531 miles

Advise rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 117,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush lifting/d bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush lifting/d bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre excessively worn on outer edge 185/60/15

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2020 105,203 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 105,203 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp section and flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2019 99,560 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 99,546 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 93,126 miles

Nearside Rear dust cover loose

under trays obscuring some parts front+rear

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,617 miles

under trays obscuring some parts

Fail 23 Nov 2017 81,617 miles

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

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

under trays obscuring some parts

Pass 5 Dec 2015 46,165 miles

n/s washer jet insecure

o/s and n/s rear tyres inner side walls misshaped

Fail 4 Dec 2015 46,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s washer jet insecure

o/s and n/s rear tyres inner side walls misshaped

Pass 8 Nov 2014 28,909 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 NGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

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

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