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FV61 NOF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,250 mi
Last recorded127,250 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 127,250 miles

Nearside Front Arch slightly damaged

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 127,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Arch slightly damaged

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,585 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 116,585 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 103,788 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,905 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,883 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 90,714 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 90,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,108 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,169 miles

EML on

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 83,111 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML on

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,246 miles

EML on

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

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,081 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 32,757 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 NOF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 NOF, 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 NOF registered?

FV61 NOF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is FV61 NOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 NOF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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