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FX61 WFY

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,332 mi
Last recorded90,332 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 90,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 88,558 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 88,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 86,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 84,741 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 84,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 75,078 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 61,715 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 61,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,370 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 36,500 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 WFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

FX61 WFY is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FX61 WFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 WFY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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