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FV61 OAH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,048 mi
Last recorded74,048 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 74,048 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 74,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2024 71,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 69,197 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 67,517 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 67,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 65,828 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen marked by drivers wiper blade

Pass 4 Dec 2019 58,722 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 58,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak all fluid has gone (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 52,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 45,574 miles

windscreen marked by wiper on o/s

Fail 27 Nov 2017 45,574 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen marked by wiper on o/s

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,340 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,683 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 25 Nov 2014 21,019 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 OAH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OAH, 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

How do I check the history of FV61 OAH?

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What year was FV61 OAH registered?

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

Is FV61 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 OAH shows 16 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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