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FV61 NSE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,116 mi
Last recorded99,116 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 99,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 98,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 98,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 92,603 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 91,778 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,425 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,242 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,706 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Small Oil Leak

Fail 16 Feb 2018 76,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Possible Motor Fault (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Small Oil Leak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 51,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 44,134 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,632 miles

osr tyre getting low

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads getting low

nsf tyre getting low outer side see vhc an vid

osr tyre cracking on inner face getting close to cords

Fail 1 Oct 2015 43,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pads getting low

nsf tyre getting low outer side see vhc an vid

osr tyre cracking on inner face getting close to cords

osr tyre getting low

Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,777 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 NSE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NSE, 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 NSE registered?

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

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