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FY61 ABF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,863 mi
Last recorded58,863 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 ABF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 58,863 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Sep 2025 58,811 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 57,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 57,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 54,017 miles

Nearside Rear Slight free play detected at shock absorber stem

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 53,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Slight free play detected at shock absorber stem

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,901 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 44,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed And Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 42,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded[outwith prescribed area]

Fail 30 Aug 2021 42,549 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded[outwith prescribed area]

exhaust leak at front pipe and hanger broken and minor leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 41,357 miles

exhaust in poor condition (no leaks)

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,615 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2018 33,849 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust back box outer skin split

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 28,787 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs lipped/corroded (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box has outer skin corroded/peeling but no exhaust leak present

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 25 Aug 2016 24,351 miles

back box outer skin split

front discs lipped

Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,059 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,694 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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FY61 ABF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY61 ABF, 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 FY61 ABF registered?

FY61 ABF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is FY61 ABF safe to buy?

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