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FX61 WFR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,715 mi
Last recorded162,715 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 162,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on inner edge 175/70r14 88t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 162,715 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault warning lamp staying lit (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing at centre connection (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on inner edge 175/70r14 88t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 146,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on edges 175/70 r14 88t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2023 146,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management warning lamp staying lit (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on edges 175/70 r14 88t (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2022 128,484 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front lower arm rear bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2022 128,484 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad appears very thin marginal pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front lower arm rear bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 122,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 115,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,022 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,041 miles

Chips in windscreen in zone A on limit of size (10mm)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Play in both steering track rods

Fail 27 Mar 2017 80,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Chips in windscreen in zone A on limit of size (10mm)

Offside front shock absorber damp

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Play in both steering track rods

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,178 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit (very marginal pass)

Play in steering rack

both rear tyres on legal limit

Fail 9 Feb 2016 59,178 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre on legal limit (very marginal pass)

Play in steering rack

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2015 49,752 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 37,644 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 37,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FX61 WFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FX61 WFR, 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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FX61 WFR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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