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FX61 WKT

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,589 mi
Last recorded29,589 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 WKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 29,589 miles

Front Tyre(S) cracking

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slight dim

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2023 29,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 29,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 28,301 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 28,283 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre(S) cracking

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2021 27,926 miles

Front Tyre(S) cracking

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2021 27,926 miles

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

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

Front Tyre(S) cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 27,420 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,775 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 26,775 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 25,865 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 23,892 miles

slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 22 Aug 2016 22,234 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioration / perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,197 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 WKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WKT, 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 WKT is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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