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FX61 WJZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,444 mi
Last recorded138,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 138,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 138,444 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,033 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,547 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 77,365 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,227 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 77,211 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and slightly perished ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,373 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 54,690 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,452 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 WJZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX61 WJZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FX61 WJZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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