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FV61 WTT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,913 mi
Last recorded100,913 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 100,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 96,121 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 96,121 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 89,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 78,202 miles

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))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 68,638 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 68,638 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Dec 2019 53,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 44,131 miles

Both gearbox drive shaft seals misting oil

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 44,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both gearbox drive shaft seals misting oil

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,289 miles

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,192 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 25,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 20,901 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2014 20,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracking in tyres

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 WTT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 WTT, 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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What year was FV61 WTT registered?

FV61 WTT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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