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FV61 NME

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,978 mi
Last recorded130,978 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 130,978 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 124,797 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 124,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 117,978 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box outer skin has corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2023 117,977 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear box outer skin has corrosion (8.1.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 110,263 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2022 110,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm, inner ball-joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bigger tyres are fitted to the front of the vehicle

under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm, inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under-tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2019 93,887 miles

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

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,439 miles

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 73,891 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 62,368 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 62,368 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,333 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NME 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 NME, 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 NME registered?

FV61 NME is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is FV61 NME safe to buy?

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