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FX61 WGD

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,424 mi
Last recorded103,424 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 103,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone/device holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 80,082 miles

Front Brake pipes covered in underseal

Front brake discs wearing / corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber damp

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

Offside Lower Slight damage sill

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S &O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2024 80,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake pipes covered in underseal

Front brake discs wearing / corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber damp

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

Offside Lower Slight damage sill

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S &O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,371 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,883 miles

Exhaust back box, outer skin corroded

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 59,798 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre,inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box, outer skin corroded

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 49,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,058 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 40,196 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front 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 22 Apr 2019 38,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 35,545 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 31,044 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 27,374 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 19,697 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 WGD 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 WGD, 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 WGD registered?

FX61 WGD is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is FX61 WGD safe to buy?

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