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FY61 EWZ

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,099 mi
Last recorded98,099 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 EWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,099 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 93,097 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2025 90,409 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 90,401 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 86,449 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 80,288 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged INNERWING /////// BENT AT FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front PLAY ON STEERING ARM JOINT

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front PLAY ON STEERING ARM JOINT

Fail 1 Feb 2022 77,009 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged INNERWING /////// BENT AT FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front PLAY ON STEERING ARM JOINT

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front PLAY ON STEERING ARM JOINT

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 65,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 55,368 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 46,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 46,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 31,890 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery not holding charge

electrical fault maybe due to battery ,will require attention

Pass 26 Mar 2015 31,483 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 29,273 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 EWZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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