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FV61 VRM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,542 mi
Last recorded69,542 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 69,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,861 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 56,890 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Inner CV boot deteriorating very slightly

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Apr 2021 55,823 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Inner CV boot deteriorating very slightly

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2019 54,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,711 miles

exhaust flexi. pipe deteriorating

Pass 23 Dec 2016 39,592 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 34,443 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 28,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 28,328 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 VRM 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 VRM, 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

How do I check the history of FV61 VRM?

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What year was FV61 VRM registered?

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

Is FV61 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 VRM 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.

Does FV61 VRM have outstanding finance?

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