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FV61 ZPJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,895 mi
Last recorded84,895 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ZPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 84,895 miles

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Pass 7 Aug 2025 84,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2025 84,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis covers fitted

Central Engine mounting bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 78,506 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

engine and chassis covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2024 78,337 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm bald on edges and also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges slight crackingand on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm also bald on edges and cracking tracking reqd (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and crcking also on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 May 2023 69,210 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 69,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 61,453 miles

hand brake long travel

Fail 27 Apr 2022 61,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake long travel

Pass 15 Jan 2021 53,900 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 48,928 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 48,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 45,210 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 45,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 41,557 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 41,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 36,520 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 36,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,346 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,645 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 ZPJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZPJ, 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 ZPJ registered?

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

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