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FV61 VKR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,398 mi
Last recorded152,398 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 VKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 152,398 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2025 150,348 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub frame corroded

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

Rear Shock dust covers loose

Fail 11 Dec 2025 150,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub frame corroded

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

Rear Shock dust covers loose

Pass 10 Dec 2024 144,274 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover loose

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 144,274 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Bulb insecur (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working No plate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock dust cover loose

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tpms light on dash

Pass 8 Dec 2023 137,398 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 137,398 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 126,988 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

travel in brake pedal/brakes spongy

Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,360 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 71,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2016 55,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 55,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords on inner tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,383 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 27,354 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VKR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

FV61 VKR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 December 2011.

Is FV61 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 VKR 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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