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FX61 WMJ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,619 mi
Last recorded82,619 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 82,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/2nd layer outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 76,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,499 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 72,497 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 70,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,116 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 59,727 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 54,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre cracked on tread and sidewalls and on 3 mm of tread

Fail 1 Sep 2017 54,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre cracked on tread and sidewalls and on 3 mm of tread

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,221 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2016 48,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,873 miles

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/rear child seat fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,292 miles

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

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 WMJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

FX61 WMJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is FX61 WMJ safe to buy?

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