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FV61 NYK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,470 mi
Last recorded74,470 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 NYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 67,357 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2023 67,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,619 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 50,684 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 43,009 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 31,459 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,559 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 18,296 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 17,773 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,893 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 15,920 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 NYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 NYK, 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 NYK registered?

FV61 NYK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 November 2011.

Is FV61 NYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 NYK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV61 NYK have outstanding finance?

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