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FV61 VNC

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,593 mi
Last recorded124,593 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 124,593 miles

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

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

Travel on parking brake lever

Fail 2 Jan 2026 124,592 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak of exhaust gases from rear section exhaust box / silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 3 Jan 2025 113,841 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 105,031 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 105,013 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 97,737 miles

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

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

parking brake lever excess travel indicating incorrect adjustment/wear

Pass 23 Dec 2021 90,825 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 84,947 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 83,064 miles

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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 81,965 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear backing plate appears damp(advise investigation)

Fail 5 Jan 2019 81,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear backing plate appears damp(advise investigation)

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 74,899 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 74,899 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,080 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 53,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tread cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,070 miles

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 VNC is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNC, 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 VNC registered?

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

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