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FY61 LXH

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,654 mi
Last recorded35,654 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 LXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 35,654 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 31,531 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 31,531 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 26,022 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 25,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 24,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 23,591 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 22,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 19,990 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 18,566 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 16,439 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 14,538 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 11,605 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 LXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

FY61 LXH is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FY61 LXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 LXH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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