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FY61 ENW

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,148 mi
Last recorded119,148 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 ENW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 119,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroding

floor covers fitted

nsr shock absorber shroud insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2024 107,799 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides shock absorber covers insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Small stone chips to windscreen

Under floor covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2024 107,799 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides shock absorber covers insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Small stone chips to windscreen

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 96,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

floor covers fitted

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

small stone chips windscreen

Fail 26 Oct 2023 96,754 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroding

floor covers fitted

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2022 84,955 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under floor covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,553 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Floor covers fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edges and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 74,523 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underfloor covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,009 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,386 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 62,386 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,104 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 25,594 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 ENW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc 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 ENW, 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 ENW is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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