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FX61 YWZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,286 mi
Last recorded106,286 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 106,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre / low edges / damaged / tyre size 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill area excessively corroded / holes

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge / tyre size 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill area excessively corroded / holes

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust corroded / peeling

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 106,286 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre / low edges / damaged / tyre size 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sill area excessively corroded / holes

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner edge / tyre size 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill area excessively corroded / holes

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust corroded / peeling

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 101,817 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated / worn / split / Exhaust corroded front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake effort low / Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 95,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 89,915 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,816 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 64,207 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 56,664 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,296 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,775 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,642 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,035 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 YWZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YWZ, 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 YWZ registered?

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

Is FX61 YWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 YWZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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