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FV61 NUK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,225 mi
Last recorded101,225 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,225 miles

Near side & off side lower sill corroded & rusty

Near side front upper sill corroded & rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Off side front anti roll bar drop link ball joint worn

Off side front upper sill corroded & rusty

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in off side inner tie rod arm

Pass 2 Dec 2019 88,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2019 88,764 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,886 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,555 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,438 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,995 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,222 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 NUK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NUK, 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 NUK registered?

FV61 NUK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 December 2011.

Is FV61 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 NUK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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