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FV61 OBS

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,536 mi
Last recorded27,536 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 27,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 27,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 27,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 27,230 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 27,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 26,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 25,885 miles

Both Driveshafts Oily

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Full Circumference of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking Brake Lever little reserve travel, Requires shoes adjustment or repair

Slight Corrosion to various underside components front to rear. Mainly front subframe and rear axle

Pass 19 Nov 2019 25,307 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 25,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 25,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and Perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 24,599 miles

off side rear and off side front tyres are perishing in there tread

Pass 11 Nov 2017 23,513 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 23,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 15,717 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 15,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 11,494 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 11,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 OBS is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

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

Is FV61 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 OBS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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