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FV61 VLY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,415 mi
Last recorded54,415 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,415 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 54,413 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,534 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

damp around sump plug

Fail 16 Mar 2017 50,534 miles

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

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

damp around sump plug

Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre defective

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 43,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre defective

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,897 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

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 VLY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

FV61 VLY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is FV61 VLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 VLY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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