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FX61 ALO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,191 mi
Last recorded88,191 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 88,191 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil Springs Not Correctly / Fully Located In Lower Spring Cup / Mounting Stop, Advise Repair

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, Replace ASAP, 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay Just Passed On Max Adjustment Limit, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair ASAP

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Joints, Advise Repair ASAP ()

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 87,974 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil Springs Not Correctly / Fully Located In Lower Spring Cup / Mounting Stop, Advise Repair

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm, Replace ASAP, 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Front Shock Absorber Dust Covers Missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Lever Has Travel / Freeplay Just Passed On Max Adjustment Limit, It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair ASAP

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Joints, Advise Repair ASAP ()

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 75,834 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,468 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 52,676 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 52,676 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 52,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,803 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,010 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 49,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 44,097 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,754 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 31,933 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 26,290 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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FX61 ALO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FX61 ALO, 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 FX61 ALO registered?

FX61 ALO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2011.

Is FX61 ALO safe to buy?

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