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FY61 EMF

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,657 mi
Last recorded62,657 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 EMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 62,657 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oi leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

near side rear and off side rear shock absorber dust covers/suspension bump stops broken

Fail 28 Aug 2025 62,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oi leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

near side rear and off side rear shock absorber dust covers/suspension bump stops broken

Pass 29 Aug 2024 57,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop, shock absorber dust cover broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorating - splitting

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,108 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Slight oil leak from off side drive shaft seal

Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,008 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbing outer edge slightly

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 48,008 miles

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

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbing outer edge slightly

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,600 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 30,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 29,431 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 15 Aug 2018 29,431 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 18,570 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 13,091 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 8,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 8,432 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 EMF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY61 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

FY61 EMF is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is FY61 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 EMF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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