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FV61 OBB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,448 mi
Last recorded67,448 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 67,448 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 61,910 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,951 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,923 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 43,576 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 43,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 41,502 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 41,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2020 37,501 miles

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge.

Pass 9 May 2019 28,519 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 28,515 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2018 21,976 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 14,713 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 13,882 miles

Front Slight Engine Oil Leak

Pass 20 Nov 2015 12,121 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 12,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 10,493 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OBB 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 76.5%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB registered?

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

Is FV61 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 OBB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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