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FX61 WHB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,625 mi
Last recorded135,625 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 135,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 127,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2024 127,228 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded.

Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,228 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,845 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,845 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 97,302 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 97,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,739 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 66,122 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,788 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2-3mm replace tyre ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2mm replace tyre ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 52,197 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 52,197 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 42,975 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2014 42,975 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WHB 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 68.8%.

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

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