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FY61 CKG

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,699 mi
Last recorded32,699 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 CKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 32,699 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 30,741 miles

Backbox corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 28,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 25,888 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 24,567 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 24,567 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 24,326 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 24,326 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Has a cut in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 23,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 22,222 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 20,321 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 16,818 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 13,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,387 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 11,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CKG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY61 CKG, 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 CKG registered?

FY61 CKG is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is FY61 CKG safe to buy?

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