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FY61 EYR

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,872 mi
Last recorded127,872 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 127,872 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 120,004 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))

nearside & offside headlamps broken

Pass 15 Jul 2023 108,689 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 108,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure mount broken (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 100,993 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 94,057 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 86,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside & offside headlamp mounting bracket broken

Fail 15 Jul 2020 86,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside & offside headlamp mounting bracket broken

Pass 29 Jun 2019 77,427 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe worn

Front brake pads approx. 65% worn

Handbrake excessive travel

Nearside Front Tyre wearing approx. 3mm remaining

Pass 1 Aug 2018 69,964 miles

Offside Front tyre ,severely worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2018 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre ,severely worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2017 62,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,561 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 57,561 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 34,922 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 EYR is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EYR, 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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What year was FY61 EYR registered?

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

Is FY61 EYR safe to buy?

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