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FX61 WJU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,691 mi
Last recorded80,691 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,691 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 80,691 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 79,406 miles

Under Vehicle Corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2023 78,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Worn Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 77,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Worn Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 77,000 miles

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhoust Box Badley Coroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side rear sub frame mounting area rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 76,197 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 76,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 72,676 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 72,676 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,046 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,264 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 50,551 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,506 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 46,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,605 miles

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 WJU 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 WJU, 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 WJU registered?

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

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