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FV61 NPF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,413 mi
Last recorded107,413 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,413 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 107,410 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 101,326 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 101,326 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 95,561 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 95,558 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 89,635 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,373 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 70,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,138 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 56,333 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 56,333 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 46,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear outer tread

Pass 20 Nov 2015 40,490 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 31,413 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 NPF 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 NPF, 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 NPF registered?

FV61 NPF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is FV61 NPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 NPF 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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