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FX61 WGN

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,305 mi
Last recorded75,305 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 75,305 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 70,902 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 68,192 miles

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

Front Subframe, Rear Coil Springs & Underbody Corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2024 68,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Subframe, Rear Coil Springs & Underbody Corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 65,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2023 65,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 63,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak under.x2

Pass 27 Feb 2021 61,577 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded /deteriarted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,438 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 56,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,092 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,806 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,926 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,233 miles

NSF Tyre Has A Slight Cut In Tread Also Tyre Wearing On Edges

OSF Tyre Wearing On Edges

OSR Tyre Has A Slight Cut In Tread

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 WGN 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 80%.

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

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