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FV61 NZR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,150 mi
Last recorded174,150 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 174,150 miles

Exhaust flexible deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jan 2022 169,958 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 164,492 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 161,585 miles

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 7 Nov 2018 156,251 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 127,255 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 127,255 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 93,009 miles

endine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 93,009 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

endine oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,138 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 67,136 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 46,365 miles

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

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 NZR 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 75%.

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 NZR, 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 NZR registered?

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

Is FV61 NZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 NZR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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