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FV61 VMG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,222 mi
Last recorded97,222 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 97,222 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 97,222 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 93,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 89,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped around the edges of the discs b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 dot date 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/70/14 dot date 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,968 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 85,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 83,088 miles

near side of vehicle has accident damage to doors and sill. sill is weekend by damage

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,203 miles

bad accident damage to near side doors and sill

Pass 11 Dec 2019 79,093 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,512 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 65,767 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 65,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,999 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 VMG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

FV61 VMG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is FV61 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 VMG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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