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FY61 CSF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,679 mi
Last recorded61,679 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 61,679 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 61,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 55,248 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 46,964 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2023 46,922 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front tire rotation incorrect

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2022 33,172 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 22,440 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 22,406 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 21,653 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 20,269 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 20,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,151 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 16,133 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 CSF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CSF, 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

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What year was FY61 CSF registered?

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

Is FY61 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 CSF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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