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FV61 NVT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,071 mi
Last recorded110,071 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 110,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 108,310 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 105,876 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 105,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inside door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,574 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 103,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,464 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,357 miles

both rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

rear brakes noisey on application

Fail 28 Aug 2020 97,260 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

rear brakes noisey on application

Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,146 miles

Central Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 3 Sep 2019 92,146 miles

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

Central Rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,492 miles

rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2018 84,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers upper covers insecure

Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,597 miles

both rear shock absorbers upper covers inscure

Pass 3 Sep 2016 55,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 43,168 miles

Front Number plate slight crack

slight oil leak

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 NVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

FV61 NVT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is FV61 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 NVT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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