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FX61 WMP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,358 mi
Last recorded62,358 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 62,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 62,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 60,438 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 60,438 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 53,510 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 46,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 46,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 45,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 42,318 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 40,516 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 40,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 37,803 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,781 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 29,781 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,463 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 21,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 20,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 WMP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

FX61 WMP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is FX61 WMP safe to buy?

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