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FV61 NRK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,051 mi
Last recorded94,051 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,051 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

metal in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2019 81,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

metal in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2018 76,150 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 76,150 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 60,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,567 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 45,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,352 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 29,350 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 25,693 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NRK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NRK, 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 NRK registered?

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

Is FV61 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 NRK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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