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FX61 WFZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,725 mi
Last recorded83,725 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,725 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 75,517 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 75,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 67,262 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 59,751 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 56,152 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 50,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,984 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 48,984 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,210 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,478 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,321 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,778 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 WFZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WFZ, 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 WFZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FX61 WFZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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