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FV61 VOU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,501 mi
Last recorded148,501 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 148,501 miles

Front Lower Sub frame corroded

Lower General under body corrosion

Rear Lower Tail pipe outer skin pealing

Pass 21 Jan 2025 139,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 130,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central section clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 123,512 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,789 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 117,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 111,951 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 106,070 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 106,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 95,381 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,284 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 77,284 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 59,721 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 59,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,989 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 44,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 35,682 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)

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 VOU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

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

Is FV61 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 VOU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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