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FV61 VNU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,680 mi
Last recorded71,680 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 71,680 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Slight travel to parking brake lever.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 68,905 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 4 Feb 2025 68,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2024 67,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2024 67,071 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,393 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 65,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,721 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 56,715 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in treads / aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,552 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 46,959 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 43,806 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,478 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting / No cord showing

Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,664 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,481 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VNU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

Is FV61 VNU safe to buy?

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