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FV61 VNY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,542 mi
Last recorded150,542 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 150,542 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 139,649 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,528 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 121,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 101,374 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 86,913 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,345 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 82,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,241 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2017 71,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder, deep cut close to cords

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,647 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 41,200 miles

advice slight play in osf inner steering joint

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 VNY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VNY, 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 VNY registered?

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

Is FV61 VNY safe to buy?

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