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FV61 NXL

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,129 mi
Last recorded81,129 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 NXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 81,129 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

damage to offside rear light unit

damage to offside rear of vehicle

exhaust corroded

front suspension top mounts worn

Fail 4 Nov 2025 81,129 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

all coil springs corroded

damage to offside rear light unit

damage to offside rear of vehicle

exhaust corroded

front suspension top mounts worn

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 72,693 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2024 72,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system deteriorated

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 12 Oct 2023 66,156 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2023 66,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2023 66,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2023 66,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cut off to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2023 66,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2022 61,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,619 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 50,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,205 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 8 Jan 2019 41,205 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70T14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm and both cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NXL is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

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

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