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FY61 LMO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,687 mi
Last recorded112,687 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 LMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 112,687 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 112,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,929 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 97,928 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 90,636 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 84,862 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 84,862 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 81,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,444 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 78,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,399 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 75,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,059 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 73,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 68,559 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front both wipers slightly smearing

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

Fail 8 May 2018 68,559 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front both wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 60,106 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,845 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,139 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 LMO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LMO, 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 LMO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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