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FY61 EYP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,956 mi
Last recorded80,956 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 80,956 miles

Front Bumper damage

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2017 59,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,039 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 30 Sep 2016 49,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2015 43,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSR OSR Tyres Cracking In Tread Also Tread On 3MM

Fail 26 Sep 2014 33,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSR OSR Tyres Cracking In Tread Also Tread On 3MM

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 EYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYP, 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 EYP registered?

FY61 EYP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is FY61 EYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 EYP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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