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FX61 WJM

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,396 mi
Last recorded91,396 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2025 91,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2024 82,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside doors and wing damaged

backbox corroded

both sills damaged, all doors and both wings

fuel flap missing

underbody corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2024 82,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Offside doors and wing damaged

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

backbox corroded

both sills damaged, all doors and both wings

fuel flap missing

underbody corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 74,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front wing and door damaged, no sharp edges

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

fuel flap missing

underbody corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 74,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front wing and door damaged, no sharp edges

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

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

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

fuel flap missing

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2021 72,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front damaged no sharp edge

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded back box

petrol flap missing

Fail 16 Oct 2021 72,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front damaged no sharp edge

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded back box

petrol flap missing

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,542 miles

o/s/f/door damage no shorp edge

under cover fitede

Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,728 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion to exhaust serviceable on test

Fail 5 Sep 2019 58,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

some corrosion to exhaust serviceable on test

Pass 7 Nov 2018 53,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 46,664 miles

E M L on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 38,949 miles

MIL illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,100 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 WJM 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 64.3%.

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

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