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FV61 VPG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,223 mi
Last recorded107,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 107,223 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2021 107,217 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,210 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 107,198 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,919 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper & lower grill damaged but still secure @ the time of the Mot.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S Door mirror cover missing @ the time of the Mot.

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S & O/S Front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 72,708 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,306 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2017 65,304 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,460 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 55,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,047 miles

covers under bonnet

covers under car

Fail 7 Dec 2015 47,046 miles

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

covers under bonnet

covers under car

Pass 2 Dec 2014 42,146 miles

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 VPG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VPG, 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.

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

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