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FX61 WKB

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,915 mi
Last recorded216,915 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 216,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sills damaged

general body damage

general underside corrosion including suspension components

handbrake has little reserve travel

n/s/f sill small hole at front where damaged outside prescribed areas

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2025 216,915 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sills damaged

general body damage

general underside corrosion including suspension components

handbrake has little reserve travel

n/s/f sill small hole at front where damaged outside prescribed areas

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2024 199,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear doors damaged

both sills damaged

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 29 Aug 2024 198,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW outer edge advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

both rear doors damaged

both sills damaged

handbrake has little reserve travel

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2023 180,561 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear doors damaged

both sides sills damaged

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2022 159,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

both rear doors damaged

both rear shocker dust covers loose

n/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2021 142,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear doors damaged

n/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2021 142,196 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both rear doors damaged

n/s/r lamp cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2020 132,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both rear shocker dust covers loose

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2020 132,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both rear shocker dust covers loose

condensation n/s/f headlight

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2019 121,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,780 miles

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

cut n/s/r tyre outer side wall (no cords visible)

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2018 103,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

cut n/s/f outer side wall, no cords visible

engine oil level requires top up

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,124 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 72,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,415 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,310 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 WKB is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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