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FX61 WMA

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,809 mi
Last recorded105,809 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 105,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated (tail box)

Fail 17 Dec 2025 105,807 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,318 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 98,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,220 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 81,130 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel flap deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2020 81,106 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fuel flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 71,950 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,331 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 66,331 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,314 miles

Front Lower under tray damaged and hanging down

Front windscreen damaged /cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,314 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Lower under tray damaged and hanging down

Front windscreen damaged /cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre very close to limit and bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,011 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 50,010 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing DRIVERS (8.1.1)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,654 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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 WMA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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