CarVerify

Free Car Check

FX61 YMU

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,728 mi
Last recorded59,728 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 YMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 59,728 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box is got leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,767 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 44,725 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 39,089 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,139 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 27,711 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 26,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 24,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 23,612 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 22,442 miles

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,504 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 18,270 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 13,546 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FX61 YMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FX61 YMU?

You can check the full history of FX61 YMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FX61 YMU registered?

FX61 YMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is FX61 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 YMU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FX61 YMU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FX61 YMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.