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FY61 ABK

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,703 mi
Last recorded109,703 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 109,703 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 109,701 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 104,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 104,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 97,763 miles

Nearside Front headlight slightly misted

Fail 17 Aug 2023 97,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting full length of outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2022 90,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,833 miles

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

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

little reserve hand brake travel

Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,140 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 79,140 miles

Headlamp aim not tested not secure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 72,202 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 72,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,364 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 64,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 54,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 54,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,975 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 44,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,916 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 26,100 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 ABK is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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