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FV61 ZPP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,758 mi
Last recorded80,758 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 80,758 miles

*Front wipers smear*

Nearside Front Shock absorber centre ram worn/knocking

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of being driven flat

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in OS centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 80,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

*Front wipers smear*

Nearside Front Shock absorber centre ram worn/knocking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of being driven flat

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in OS centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 75,659 miles

EPC light on

TPS light on dash

Fail 20 May 2025 75,659 miles

EPC light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

TPS light on dash

Pass 4 Dec 2024 75,585 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,836 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 74,836 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 63,003 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 52,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 44,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust shields adrift

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 44,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust shields adrift

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 39,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 39,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 36,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 32,917 miles

front pads 2/3 wear

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 7 Dec 2016 30,744 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 30,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,503 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 228,696 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 22,863 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 ZPP 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 65%.

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 ZPP, 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 ZPP registered?

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

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