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FV61 VRE

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,703 mi
Last recorded115,703 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 115,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill softening feel adv (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Fail 21 Dec 2022 115,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill softening feel adv (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to pump at chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe at flexy joint swollen undeer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 102,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to pump at chassis leg (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe at flexy joint swollen undeer coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,097 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing damaged but taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing damaged but taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 95,097 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked right round back edge of flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing damaged but taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing damaged but taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,399 miles

both door mirrors damaged and taped up

Fail 11 Dec 2019 85,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced repaired damage 50 percent reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced repaired damage 50 percent reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,371 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges and are getting low on tread

Both wing mirror casings damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Obstructions on and around seats make it difficult to fully inspect - note this can be a refusal to test

Offside Front Wing mirror indicator is partly covered but 75% is still visible

Fail 11 Dec 2018 66,371 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges and are getting low on tread

Both wing mirror casings damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 Bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Obstructions on and around seats make it difficult to fully inspect - note this can be a refusal to test

Offside Front Wing mirror indicator is partly covered but 75% is still visible

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 54,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake is sticking

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2017 54,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear lamp slightly damaged

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside front brake is sticking

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2016 45,978 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,861 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 32,271 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 VRE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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