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FV61 VPU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,553 mi
Last recorded55,553 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 VPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 55,553 miles

Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill soft and flexible (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 46,751 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,467 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 43,453 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 41,950 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 41,942 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,605 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 28,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 22,690 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 19,332 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 16,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 16,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VPU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU registered?

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

Is FV61 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 VPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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