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FX61 WGU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,533 mi
Last recorded147,533 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 147,533 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 133,419 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low - 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low - 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 133,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low - 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low - 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 118,176 miles

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

Large hole in offside outer sill at front. not within any prescribed areas

Fail 24 Nov 2021 118,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Large hole in offside outer sill at front. not within any prescribed areas

Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,861 miles

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

Offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,431 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 72,231 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 72,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,896 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,648 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,943 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 25,553 miles

Center Exhaust Clamp Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OSF NSF Tyres Cracking In Tread Also Wearing On Edges Tread On 3mm

OSR NSR Tyres Cracking In Tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,553 miles

Center Exhaust Clamp Slightly Corroded

OSF NSF Tyres Cracking In Tread Also Wearing On Edges Tread On 3mm

OSR NSR Tyres Cracking 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 WGU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

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

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