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FV61 WUB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,016 mi
Last recorded96,016 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 96,016 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 92,720 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 90,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 85,790 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2022 85,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split around outer edge and inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 82,792 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Park brake lever slight excess travel.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 78,917 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,901 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 7 Oct 2019 75,901 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,925 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 60,713 miles

Front Tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 60,713 miles

Front Tyres worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,168 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 43,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WUB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

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

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