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FV61 NRJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 NRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 104,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 102,539 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 102,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 97,739 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 93,072 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 90,516 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 86,648 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,795 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 80,776 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,348 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,344 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,864 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 39,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,263 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 26,263 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NRJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NRJ, 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 NRJ registered?

FV61 NRJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is FV61 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 NRJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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