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FV61 OBN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,313 mi
Last recorded100,313 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 100,313 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,420 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2018 88,399 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 76,108 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front strut not located in hub correctly

Offside rack end has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 16 Dec 2017 76,107 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front strut not located in hub correctly

Offside rack end has slight

oil leak from gear box area

Fail 15 Dec 2017 76,104 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front strut not located in hub correctly

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside rack end has slight

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,802 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 52,492 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 6,738 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 6,738 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OBN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

FV61 OBN is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is FV61 OBN safe to buy?

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